Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaMagnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights to “Next Exit” following its world premiere at Tribeca.
The supernatural road movie marks the feature directorial debut of Mali Elfman and stars Katie Parker (“The Fall of the House of Usher”), Rahul Kohli (“Midnight Mass”),Rose McIver (“Ghosts”) and Karen Gillan (“Avengers: Endgame”).
Magnolia is planning a theatrical debut in November through its genre arm, Magnet Releasing. Here’s the official description: “‘Next Exit’ follows a research scientist (Gillan) who makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife – Rose (Parker) sees a way out and Teddy (Kohli) sees his chance to finally make it.
These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor’s controversial study and leave this life behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can’t outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past.
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