UPDATED 'Shrine' is Jack Brooks Director's Latest
News in today that Jon Knautz's (Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer) latest flick Shrine is heading into production in Toronto. Catching the attention of horror nerds upon Anchor Bay's release, Jack Brooks was notable for it's many creative monsters and use of practical effects over CGI, kind of a modern day Army of Darkness. Hit the jump for more on Shrine from the official press release and the full teaser poster and trailer.
TORONTO, August 4, 2009 – Brookstreet Pictures Corp is pleased to announce that principal photography will begin on The Shrine, about a group of young journalists who investigate a cult said to practice human sacrifice – but their ambitious ways may lead them to becoming the cult’s next victims. The Shrine is the second feature film by Brookstreet Pictures Corp - the same people who created the cult hit Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer.
After a young American backpacker goes missing in Europe, three journalists link his disappearance to a remote Polish village called Alvaina. Upon further investigation, the journalists discover that Alvaina has a history of bizarre cult activity revolving around human sacrifice. Hell bent on discovering the truth, they travel to the small village, but quickly find themselves pursued by a mysterious group set on killing them. Forced into the gruesome reality of true survival horror, the journalists soon discover that Alvaina hides a much darker secret than they could ever imagine.
The Shrine stars Aaron Ashmore (“The Thaw,” “Smallville,” “Veronica Mars,” “The Stone Angel,”) Trevor Matthews (“Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer,” “Moment of Truth,” “Still Life,” “Teen Massacre,”) and Cindy Sampson (“The Factory,” “High Plains Invaders,” “Durham County.”). More cast members to be announced soon.
Toronto plays Poland while The Shrine shoots in studio and on location from August 10th – September 11th.
More at www.theshrinemovie.com
The Shrine - 1st Teaser from The Shrine on Vimeo.
