Sundance Favorite ‘Lurker’ Sells to ‘The Substance’ Distributor Mubi (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comMubi has picked up another buzzy indie film for the U.S. market. “Lurker,” a tense feature about an ambitious hipster and the rising pop star he exploits for fame and community, has been snapped up by Mubi following this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Screening in the fest’s premiere section, Mubi took “Lurker,” written and directed by Alex Russell, in a competitive situation for a mid-seven-figure price tag.
Exact numbers weren’t disclosed but one person with knowledge of the deal told Variety that the sale represents a significant domestic theatrical release commitment from Mubi.
The indie distributor previously released “The Substance” (a negative pickup from Universal Pictures with a $15 million price tag, before factoring in marketing and awards campaign costs) and “Decision to Leave.” Rising star Théodore Pellerin plays Matty, a lowly clerk at a high-end sneaker and apparel store in Los Angeles.
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