Cineverse and its horror division Bloody Disgusting have announced the acquisition of two films from XYZ Films for its Screambox platform: The 2024 Macabro: Mexico City International Horror Film Festival’s Best Film winner, “Breathing In” and the exorcism horror “Deus Irae,” an official selection of the 2024 Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival and Winner of the Sitges Film Festival Pitchbox.
“Breathing In” is set in 1901 South Africa, where a wounded general seeks refuge in the small home of a woman and her young daughter. Before long, he’ll learn the real reason why they’ve invited him and how they’ve survived on their own for so long. Jaco Bouwer directs this beautifully shot and tense horror thriller, which stars Michele Burgers, Sven Ruygrok, and Jamie-Lee Money.
“Deus Irae” follows disturbed Father Javier, who assists families that have witnessed miracles while being part of a trio of excommunicated priests who hunt the possessed down with Bibles, fire, and shotguns. Award-winning Pedro Cristiani directs this feverish descent to hell, with fully practical creature effects and starring Pablo Ragoni, Gastรณn Ricaud, and Sabrina Macchi.
The deals were negotiated by Executive Director, Acquisitions, Brandon Hill, on behalf of Cineverse with Pip Ngo on behalf of XYZ Films and filmmakers.
A release date for the films on Screambox was not announced as part of the acquisition, but they join other recent acquisitions on Screambox such as “#AMFAD,” “Creeping Death,” “Haunted Ulster Live,” “Cryptids, and “Devon.”
