‘DAM’: Showmax Thriller Has Shades Of ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ & Is Helming South Africa’s Production Revolution

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Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories.

The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track… So we’re going to do the hard work for you. This week we’re headed to South Africa, where psychological thriller drama DAM has captured eyeballs through its mix of mystery, social commentary and supernatural elements.

The second season dropped earlier this year and is one of streamer Showmax’s top series. With nods to Ire Levin-era dramas like Rosemary’s Baby and The Boys From Brazil, DAM is part of a growing roster of South African TV series and films making a mark across the African continent and beyond. Name: DAMCounty: South AfricaNetwork: Showmax (Pan-Africa)Producer: Picture TreeFor fans of: Ira Levin’s Rosemary’s Baby and The Boys From Brazil, early Sam Raimi filmsDistributor: MultiChoice Studios There has been a quiet revolution in South African production over the last few years.

In part triggered by Netflix’s entrance into the originals market in 2020, quality has been rising across the board and ambitions growing as more international shoots arrive on the country’s shores.