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Vertical Entertainment Acquires J-Horror ‘Room 203’

Vertical Entertainment has snagged the US rights to Ben Jagger’s (Gravitas Venture’s Corbin Nash, The Paddy Lincoln Gang) highly anticipated J-horror film Room 203 from Voltage Pictures with plans to release it both in theaters and On Demand. Adapted from Nanami Kamon’s Japanese novel published by Kobunsha, the English-language J-Horror follows two female roommates who are tormented by the vengeful spirits dwelling in their gothic-style, rented apartment, which contains an ornate centerpiece. The screenplay was written by John Poliquin (Shudder’s Spiral), Ben Jagger, and Nick Richey (Low Low) and stars Francesca Xuereb (Murmur, Forever & Always), Viktoria Vinyarska (“The Real Drakoolvas”, Highway to Havasu), and Eric Wiegand (Hulu’s Outsiders, “Boys Will Be Bastards”) V. Peter Jarowey and Tony Piantedosi of Vertical Entertainment negotiated the deal with Jonathan Deckter of Voltage Pictures on behalf of Ammo Inc and Ammo Entertainment, who produced and financed the film. We’re thrilled to be venturing into the J-horror genre with Room 203 and hope to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
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Voltage Snags The Rights To Ben Jagger’s Adaptation Of Nanami Kamon’s ‘Room 203’

Voltage Pictures’ president and COO Jonathan Decker announced today Voltage has acquired worldwide rights to Ben Jagger’s (Gravitas Venture’s Corbin Nash, The Paddy Lincoln Gang) highly anticipated new horror film, Room 203. Adapted from Nanami Kamon’s Japanese novel published by Kobunsha and currently in post-production, the English-language J-Horror follows two female roommates who are tormented by the vengeful spirits dwelling in their gothic-style, rented apartment, which contains an ornate centerpiece. The cult genre, also known as Japanese Horror, is identified by its suspenseful, folk-religious themes and focus on psychological horror, and its English-language remakes have gone on to become global box office phenomenons: The Ring starring Naomi Watts took over $250m worldwide, and The Grudge starring Sarah Michelle Gellar took over $187m worldwide. The screenplay is written by John Poliquin (Shudder’s Spiral), Jagger, and Nick Richey (Low Low). The cast features rising talent Francesca Xuereb (Murmur, Forever & Always), Viktoria Vinyarska (“The Real Drakoolvas”, Highway to Havasu), and Eric Wiegand

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 4, 2021
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Cory Feldman & Malcolm McDowell Cast In The Vampire Thriller Corbin Nash

Cory Feldman (The Lost Boys) is returning to his vampire roots for the upcoming thriller Corbin Nash, directed by Ben Jagger. He has been cast as a cross dressing vampire. Feldman will star opposite cult icon Malcolm McDowell, who has starred in many films, including 2007’s Halloween. Rutger Hauer, Bruce Davison and Dean S. Jagger will appear along side Feldman and McDowell. This vampire-noir follows a New York City cop (Jagger) trying to hunt down the man who murdered his parents. His search takes him to Los Angeles, where he meets his untimely demise. He is brought back to life as a deadly killer. Corbin Nash is the debut feature from StarTree Productions. Todd Grossman, Justin Steele, Matthew Berkowitz, and Carmen Aiello serve as producer, with Richard Wagner as the executive Producer. The script for Corbin Nash was penned by Ben Jagger, Christopher P. Taylor and Dean S. Jagger. Source: IMDb, Twitter

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 27, 2016
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‘Dark Peak’ Inspired By True Events

The Sci-Fi thriller ‘Dark Peak’ follows a group of hikers on Dark Peak exploring the wreckage of a plane wreck. The group encounters a mysterious force. The only surviving member of the group now must convince his rescuers that there is something very wrong on Dark Peak, before it’s to late. The most disturbing aspect of ‘Dark Peak’, it is inspired by a true story. Dark Peak, located in Derbyshire, UK, has been dubbed “The Bermuda Triangle of the North West” . Over fifty planes have crashed on the peak in the past thirty years. Today the peak remains littered with pieces of twisted wreckage, which can be seen in the movie. ‘Dark Peak’ was written by Alistair Audsley and co-written and directed by Ben Jagger. Paul Tucker is producing the film for Belief Films, John Adams will produce under the banner of Angry Badger Pictures, who have yet to announce a release date. https://vimeo.com/84800439

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 21, 2015

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Vertical Entertainment Acquires J-Horror ‘Room 203’

Vertical Entertainment has snagged the US rights to Ben Jagger’s (Gravitas Venture’s Corbin Nash, The Paddy Lincoln Gang) highly anticipated J-horror film Room 203 from Voltage Pictures with plans to release it both in theaters and On Demand. Adapted from Nanami Kamon’s Japanese novel published by Kobunsha, the English-language J-Horror follows two female roommates who are tormented by the vengeful spirits dwelling in their gothic-style, rented apartment, which contains an ornate centerpiece. The screenplay was written by John Poliquin (Shudder’s Spiral), Ben Jagger, and Nick Richey (Low Low) and stars Francesca Xuereb (Murmur, Forever & Always), Viktoria Vinyarska (“The Real Drakoolvas”, Highway to Havasu), and Eric Wiegand (Hulu’s Outsiders, “Boys Will Be Bastards”) V. Peter Jarowey and Tony Piantedosi of Vertical Entertainment negotiated the deal with Jonathan Deckter of Voltage Pictures on behalf of Ammo Inc and Ammo Entertainment, who produced and financed the film. We’re thrilled to be venturing into the J-horror genre with Room 203 and hope to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 22, 2021
Horror Fuel

Voltage Snags The Rights To Ben Jagger’s Adaptation Of Nanami Kamon’s ‘Room 203’

Voltage Pictures’ president and COO Jonathan Decker announced today Voltage has acquired worldwide rights to Ben Jagger’s (Gravitas Venture’s Corbin Nash, The Paddy Lincoln Gang) highly anticipated new horror film, Room 203. Adapted from Nanami Kamon’s Japanese novel published by Kobunsha and currently in post-production, the English-language J-Horror follows two female roommates who are tormented by the vengeful spirits dwelling in their gothic-style, rented apartment, which contains an ornate centerpiece. The cult genre, also known as Japanese Horror, is identified by its suspenseful, folk-religious themes and focus on psychological horror, and its English-language remakes have gone on to become global box office phenomenons: The Ring starring Naomi Watts took over $250m worldwide, and The Grudge starring Sarah Michelle Gellar took over $187m worldwide. The screenplay is written by John Poliquin (Shudder’s Spiral), Jagger, and Nick Richey (Low Low). The cast features rising talent Francesca Xuereb (Murmur, Forever & Always), Viktoria Vinyarska (“The Real Drakoolvas”, Highway to Havasu), and Eric Wiegand

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 4, 2021
Horror Fuel

Cory Feldman & Malcolm McDowell Cast In The Vampire Thriller Corbin Nash

Cory Feldman (The Lost Boys) is returning to his vampire roots for the upcoming thriller Corbin Nash, directed by Ben Jagger. He has been cast as a cross dressing vampire. Feldman will star opposite cult icon Malcolm McDowell, who has starred in many films, including 2007’s Halloween. Rutger Hauer, Bruce Davison and Dean S. Jagger will appear along side Feldman and McDowell. This vampire-noir follows a New York City cop (Jagger) trying to hunt down the man who murdered his parents. His search takes him to Los Angeles, where he meets his untimely demise. He is brought back to life as a deadly killer. Corbin Nash is the debut feature from StarTree Productions. Todd Grossman, Justin Steele, Matthew Berkowitz, and Carmen Aiello serve as producer, with Richard Wagner as the executive Producer. The script for Corbin Nash was penned by Ben Jagger, Christopher P. Taylor and Dean S. Jagger. Source: IMDb, Twitter

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 27, 2016
Horror Fuel

‘Dark Peak’ Inspired By True Events

The Sci-Fi thriller ‘Dark Peak’ follows a group of hikers on Dark Peak exploring the wreckage of a plane wreck. The group encounters a mysterious force. The only surviving member of the group now must convince his rescuers that there is something very wrong on Dark Peak, before it’s to late. The most disturbing aspect of ‘Dark Peak’, it is inspired by a true story. Dark Peak, located in Derbyshire, UK, has been dubbed “The Bermuda Triangle of the North West” . Over fifty planes have crashed on the peak in the past thirty years. Today the peak remains littered with pieces of twisted wreckage, which can be seen in the movie. ‘Dark Peak’ was written by Alistair Audsley and co-written and directed by Ben Jagger. Paul Tucker is producing the film for Belief Films, John Adams will produce under the banner of Angry Badger Pictures, who have yet to announce a release date. https://vimeo.com/84800439

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 21, 2015