HARBINGER centres on Julia (Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott – Knightfall), the sole survivor of infamous Satanic serial killer Henry Decker (Peter Woodward – Babylon 5), who is convinced to take part in a TV ghost show filmed at the late Decker’s former home by TV producer Mike (Gary Webster – Minder). Once there they uncover an ominous carnival Fortune Telling machine, known as The Harbinger, which dispenses murderous fates, foretold via fatal Tarot cards, as Decker plots a sinister return to life.
Rounding out the cast are Tony Sands (Moondial), Johnny Palmiero (Doctor Plague), Joseph Emms (Knightfall), Anna Arthur (The Last Screenwriter) and Maisie Gee (Through My Eyes).
The screenplay is by Simon Cluett (We Still Kill The Old Way, Age of Kill), from a story by Harry Boxley. Jonathan Sothcott produces. Director of Photography is Andrew Robinson. The Harbinger was designed by Stuart Webb. Executive Producers include Jamie McLeod Ross and Charlie McDougall for Empire Studios and Keith Reilly. Robert Geoffrey Hughes & Chris Hurst are writing the score. Harbinger is being filmed on location in South East England.
Producer Jonathan Sothcott said: “I think Harbinger is going to fulfil our brief of making instant cult movies – the creepy fortune telling machine has been brilliantly realised and feels like a modern-day video shop classic: a terrifying encounter with an eerie amusement from yesteryear achieved with practical effects. It’s great to be working with James again, five years on from Nemesis. I very much hope this will be the first in a franchise and it continues Shogun’s journey of making high quality genre films: creating our own IP at the cutting edge of indie production.”
Director James Crow said “as a horror filmmaker at heart, Harbinger is a wonderful opportunity to craft a truly unique genre movie that can go toe to toe with the best in the international market. With a unique central premise, atmosphere you could cut with a knife and the great cast you’d expect in a Shogun Film I think Harbinger is going to be very special indeed.”
Trinity Creative are handling worldwide sales and introduced the project to buyers at Cannes.
Andy Taylor, commercial director for Trinity Creative, said “We’re really excited to be working with Jonathan and his team on their new film, Harbinger. Shogun Films have a real flare for producing high quality, commercial films and this looks to be no exception. With a great theme, strong cast and James Crow at the helm, we can’t wait to see the results and work on making this a big success around the world”
Shogun Films will release Helloween, Knightfall and Doctor Plague this year.
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