HERD Celebrated Its World Premiere at Pigeon Shrine FrightFest 2023.
After making a splash with its world premiere at London's FrightFest, Dark Sky Films has officially picked up the North American distribution rights for "HERD." This action-packed horror film marks the directorial debut of Steven Pierce, who also co-wrote the screenplay with James Allerdyce. The cast features notable performances from Ellen Adair ("Trick," "Cryptid"), Mitzi Akaha ("Bashira"), Jeremy Holm ("The Ranger," "Brooklyn 45," "Black Mold"), and Amanda Fuller ("Starry Eyes," "All the Creatures Were Stirring"). "HERD" made its debut on an IMAX screen at Cineworld, drawing a sold-out audience in London's Leicester Square. The film is set for a theatrical and VOD release in October 2023.
Official Synopsis: Jamie and her wife, Alex, try to save their failing marriage by taking an isolated canoe trip in rural Missouri. After Alex breaks her leg, the women find themselves trapped in Jamie’s small hometown overrun by virus-infected ‘Heps’. Worse, Alex gets scratched by one of the afflicted. After witnessing personal and gruesome horrors, she attempts to sneak away with Alex, only to be betrayed by one of her only connections. Now caught between the group that saved her, a competing militia, and the growing ‘Hep’ threat, is there any chance she can save Alex and finally escape?
Dark Sky Films EVP Greg Newman said, “Steven Pierce has crafted a film that brilliantly ratchets up the tension and puts a fresh spin on the zombie outbreak subgenre. We're thrilled to be releasing HERD under the Dark Sky Films banner this fall.”
Director Steven Pierce said, “Dark Sky has been a strong player in the cultivating some of the most unique horror films available for some time and I am so pleased that HERD will be taking a place alongside their awesome lineup of titles.
