Are You Afraid? Aislinn Clarke's claustrophobic horror film "Fréwaka" has just sold to Japan (Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures Inc.) and Spain (Filmin).
Aislinn Clarke's 'Smart Horror' 'Fréwaka' Scares Japan and Spain Ahead of Locarno Premiere, While Bei
"It's great to see the response to 'Fréwaka' and the appreciation for clever horror in the market. It seems that exploring the themes of Irish mythology and placing it in a contemporary setting makes it exciting and relevant for distributors worldwide," said Jan Naszewski of Polish sales company New Europe Film Sales, which is already in "advanced discussions" with North America and the UK.
In the film—written and directed by Clarke, who also wrote “The Devil’s Doorway”—home care worker Shoo (Clare Monnelly) travels to a remote village to care for agoraphobic Peig (Bríd Ní Neachtain). It’s no easy feat. Peig is terrified of the “Na Sídhe”—sinister entities she believes abducted her decades ago. As the two develop a deeper bond, Shoo also begins to face the horrors of her own past.
Aleksandra Bystrzhitskaya and Olga Wehrly also play the leading roles.
