Home Sweet Home: Rebirth, the live-action adaptation of the hit survival video game, is coming to North America! Vertical has secured the rights to the film, which is set to release in select theaters and digital platforms on April 11.
Directed by Alexander Kiesl and Steffen Hacker, Home Sweet Home: Rebirth boasts an international cast, including Michele Morrone (365 Days, Subservience), William Moseley (The Chronicles of Narnia saga, The Royals), Thai-Norwegian actress Yaya Urassaya Sperbund (Brother of the Year, Fast and Feel Love), and K-Pop and K-Drama star Alexander Lee (Moorim School: Saga of the Brave, My Korean Jagiya).
The film follows Jake (Moseley), a cop who finds himself trapped in a nightmarish alternate dimension called “The Hindrance” after a mall shooting turns deadly. With time running out, he must navigate this terrifying realm with the help of a mysterious Novice Monk (Lee) in order to save his wife, Prang (Sperbund), and stop a sinister occultist, Mek (Morrone), from unleashing the Gates of Hell.
The film is inspired by Home Sweet Home, a Thai survival thriller video game developed by YGGDrazil, which has sold over 1 million units worldwide and amassed over 370 million views on YouTube and Twitch. With a cult following among horror gamers, the game’s atmospheric horror and gripping narrative make it a perfect fit for the big screen.
“I am incredibly excited to partner with Vertical for the North American release of Home Sweet Home: Rebirth,” said producer Dean Altit. “Their commitment to delivering compelling narratives aligns perfectly with our vision for this film.”
“Home Sweet Home: Rebirth is a gripping, visual feast. We’re looking forward to introducing this international action-thriller to North American audiences,” added Rachel White, Vertical’s Manager of Acquisitions & Sales.
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The film was produced by Dean Altit p.g.a. (Altit Media Group) and Pakin Maliwan (Thailand-based Film Frame Productions). Executive producers include Tanat Juwiwat and Saroot Tubloy of YGGDrazil, Richard Alan Reid, Kia Jam, and Diamond Media.
In addition to its North American release, Home Sweet Home: Rebirth has been licensed to several international territories, including the UK (Signature Entertainment), Germany (Splendid Film), the Middle East (ECS), CIS (Area Media), Taiwan (Vie Vision), the Philippines (Pioneer), Indonesia (Prima Cinema), and India (Picture Works).
German visual effects house Unexpected GmbH, co-directed by Kiesl and Hacker, delivered over 600 VFX shots for the film, promising a visually immersive experience. Additional key crew members include director of photography Maher Maleh, production designer Chumpol Krajangthong, editor Sebastian Wild, costume designer Nittaya Boonkhao, hair and makeup designers Thanon Songsil and Hathairat Srivilai, casting by Lek Thanyatorn Pantusintu, and music composed by Tao Liu.
The North American distribution deal was negotiated between Rachel White for Vertical and Daniel Diamond of Diamond Media. With a gripping story, an all-star cast, and a chilling atmosphere pulled straight from the game, Home Sweet Home: Rebirth is shaping up to be one of the most exciting horror releases of the year.
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