The Burned Over District by Coleman Bros. Films will have its world premiere at HorrorHound Cincinnati on Friday, March 24th @ 5 PM. The movie follows a widower and his sister who uncover a dark secret about a sinister cult that’s about to raise Hell in their town.

The film has received several nominations from HorrorHound, including Best Feature, Judge’s Choice, Best Direction, Best Editing, Best Lead Performance, Best Supporting Performance, Best Sound Design, Best Production Design, Best Writing, and Best Special Effects. The Coleman Bros. will be in attendance at the premiere to celebrate the film’s release.

The Coleman Bros. have also signed a shopping agreement with New Zealand sales agent Black Mandala, who will take The Burned Over District to the Cannes Film Market in May. This deal ensures that the movie will have an international audience beyond its premiere.

The Burned Over District takes place in the actual historic burned over district of Western New York. After the death of his wife, Will (Jon Sheedy) and his sister Katie (Amy) stumble upon a religious cult that’s about to unleash demonic forces in the woods. Watch the trailer here.

The Burned Over District Official Trailer #2

Steve Wang, legendary creature creator of “Predator,” “Hellboy,” and “Monster Squad,” has seen the film and praised it for its atmosphere of dread and helplessness, and unapologetic use of gore. The movie’s gore was created by industry veteran Michael Del Rossa, who has worked on notable films like “Children of the Corn,” “Humanoids From The Deep,” and “Passion of the Christ.”

The Burned Over District was produced by Coleman Bros. Films in association with White Lion Studios, LLC. The film was shot in Western New York, utilizing locations from the actual historic burned over district.

Don’t miss the world premiere of The Burned Over District at HorrorHound Cincinnati, and stay tuned for updates on its international release.

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