Vampire Romance ‘Haunted & Devoted’ Leads Four-Picture Pact Between New Zealand Genre House Black Mandala and Australia’s Black Forest Films (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran A vampire-themed love story starring Saya Minami and Whitney Duff heads a slate unveiled by Australia’s Black Forest Films and New Zealand genre powerhouse Black Mandala. “Haunted & Devoted,” targeting festival premieres in mid-2025, anchors a four-picture deal between the companies.
The partnership continues with “Grand Finale: A New York Odyssey,” a neo-giallo starring drag performer Love Connie, set to lens in November.
Also in development: horror-comedy whodunit “Bubblegum” and an untitled survival horror project drawing inspiration from John Carpenter’s “The Thing” and Japanese gaming franchises “Resident Evil” and “Silent Hill.” “We are incredibly excited about this new partnership with the talented team at Black Forest Films.
Their innovative approach to storytelling and their dedication to creating outstanding films make them a perfect addition to our growing slate.
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