Supernatural Thriller ‘Detective Kien: The Headless Horror’ Scores Global Deals for Mockingbird (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran “The Last Wife” director Victor Vũ’s Vietnamese supernatural thriller “Detective Kien: The Headless Horror” has locked down international distribution deals across major global territories following its unveiling at Hong Kong FilMart 2025.
Mockingbird Pictures, handling international sales for the period horror-mystery, confirmed distribution partnerships with 3388 Films (North America), Infinity Group (Australia and New Zealand), MovieCloud (Taiwan), and Lotte Cultureworks (Korea).
Negotiations remain active for additional territories including Thailand, Malaysia, China, and Hong Kong. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of 19th-century Vietnam during the Nguyễn Dynasty, the film centers on a terrifying mystery after the discovery of a headless corpse sends shockwaves through a rural village.
Vũ, known for his sophisticated visual style and storytelling prowess, delivers what Mockingbird Pictures describes as a “cinematic experience that is both visually stunning and emotionally gripping” with a narrative full of “chilling twists and heart-pounding moments.” Production authenticity was paramount, with the crew creating nearly 1,000 custom-designed period costumes to accurately represent the historical era.
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