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May 11, 2018   2018 , Girl's Day , Hyeri

Cannes: South Korean Creature Film 'Monstrum' Pre-Sells to Multiple Territories

Digital Store LLC/AMC Network picked up the medieval tale for North America.
South Korean medieval creature film Monstrum has pre-sold to multiple territories, Seoul-based sales banner Finecut announced Thursday.

Deals have been struck for North America and the U.K. including Ireland (Digital Store LLC/AMC Networks' Shudder); Germany, Austria and Switzerland except French- and Italian-speaking Pay TV (Koch Media); Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia (Clover Films); Vietnam (Blue Lantern); Philippines (Rafaella Films International); Taiwan (Moviecloud); and Thailand (Mono Film). Emphasis landed the worldwide in-flight rights.

"The film is still in postproduction, so only the promotional clip and synopsis have been revealed to buyers. But the film has already proven to be wildly popular," said a rep for Finecut.

Inspired by true medieval records dating back to Korea's Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), Monstrum is set during an epidemic outbreak when rumors spread about a dreadful man-eating creature. The film follows an unsung military official, his archery prodigy daughter and a team of warriors that unite to fight off the monster.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Huh Jong-ho (The Advocate), Monstrum stars A-lister Kim Myung-min (A Day) opposite up-and-coming actors Choi Woo-shik (Okja) and Lee Hye-ri, a member of the K-pop group Girl's Day.

Presented by Cineguru/Kidarient and produced by Taewon Entertainment, Monstrum is aiming for a wide release in South Korea this fall. A rough cut of the film will receive a market screening at Cannes on Friday.

In addition to Monstrum, Finecut's Cannes slate includes Lee Chang-dong's Burning, which is vying for the Palme d'Or in the main competition and is set to receive its world premiere on Wednesday. The banner also will present the upcoming animated family feature Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs (working title), featuring the voice of Chloe Moretz, and the arm wrestler comedy Champion, which has already sold to multiple territories worldwide


original source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-south-korean-creature-film-monstrum-pre-sells-multiple-territories-1110164

AMC’s Shudder Picks Up South Korean Creature Movie ‘Monstrum’

AMC Networks’ premium video service Shudder has picked up North American, British and Irish rights to South Korean creature movie “Monstrum.”

The film is based on historical court documents that recorded wild rumors about a man-eating creature on the loose in Korea. The story follows an unsung military man and his hotshot archer daughter.

Sales agent Finecut is screening promotional footage at the Cannes Film Market. But it has already clocked up several sales in Asia and Europe, including deals with Clover Films for Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia; Blue Lantern for Vietnam; Rafaella Films Intl. for the Philippines; and Koch Media for Germany, Austria, Switzerland (excluding French-language rights) and Italian-speaking pay-TV.

The film is directed by Huh Jong-ho and stars Kim Myung-min (“A Day,” “Pandora”), Choi Woo-shik (“Okja,” “Train to Busan”) and Lee Hye-ri, a member of the K-pop group Girl’s Day, making her feature debut.

Presentation is by Cineguru, Kidarient, and production by Taewon Entertainment. Theatrical release in South Korea is set for the autumn.


original source: http://variety.com/2018/film/asia/amc-shudder-picks-korean-creature-movie-monstrum-1202805428/