Principal pictures begins on horror thriller Sundowning – Bloody Flicks

 Indie style label Spooky Pictures and international studio Image Nation have begun principal pictures on Sundowning, a brand new horror thriller written and directed by Ian McDonald (Woman of the Hour).

Shooting on Sundowning started earlier this month in Vancouver, with the solid being led by Elizabeth Dulau (“Andor”), Susanne Wuest (“Industry”, The Sound of Falling), Rukiya Bernard (“Yellowjackets”) and Robbie G.Ok. (“Heated Rivalry”).

Sundowning is produced by Steven Schneider (The Long Walk, Strange Darling, Late Night with the Devil), Roy Lee (Weapons, Barbarian, It)and Simmy Wolf (Thunderbolts*) for Spooky Pictures. Producing for Hadron Films (Breeder, Still/Born, Z)is Chris Wilkinson and Ryan Marchant, with Ellie Cameron-Smith as Line Producer. Spooky Pictures’ Rami Yasin (Hokum) and Image Nation’s Ben Ross (Watcher, Late Night with the Devil) function Executive Producers.

After neglecting her dying dad and mom, a younger musician with gerontophobia accepts a place at a secluded finish of life facility in the hunt for redemption. However, what begins as an act of penance quickly unsettles her as she discovers the idyllic sanctuary hides a terrifying secret.

Spooky Pictures’ Co-Founder Steven Schneider mentioned: “Ian brings a remarkable track record in crafting character driven thrillers which tackle social and institutional structures in a haunting yet insightful way. We can’t wait to see his latest creation Sundowning realized and to have such a stellar cast, including Elizabeth, Susanne, Rukiya and Robbie, bring this chilling story of redemption and the darker realities of the care system to life for global audiences.”

Image Nation’s CEO Ben Ross added: “As we continue deepening our slate of boundary-pushing, elevated projects, Sundowning is exactly the type of bold and globally resonant storytelling we’re drawn to. It offers a fresh take on an emotionally driven horror, through its sinister plot that is carefully layered with explorations of guilt, mortality and loss – all brought to life by Ian’s sharp creative voice.”  

Filmmaker Ian McDonald not too long ago wrote and government produced the function Woman of the Hour, directed by and starring Anna Kendrick. AGC Studios financed the movie with Vertigo Entertainment and Boulderlight Films producing. The movie premiered on the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and offered to Netflix in a bidding struggle. Netflix launched the movie in October 2024 to nice critiques and viewers engagement. Currently, Ian can also be writing an Untitled Cult Thriller for Netflix and producers Andrea Berloff and John Gatins.

Elizabeth Dulau is finest recognized for her starring function as Kleya in Tony Gilroy’s, Emmy nominated “Andor” for Disney+. Her different display screen credit embody Steven Knight’s “House of Guinness” on Netflix; “All the Light We Cannot See” for director Shawn Levy and Netflix, and Universal Pictures’ movie model of the hit musical Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu.

Susanne Wuest gained worldwide recognition with Antares, Austria’s Academy Awards submission. She is finest recognized for the critically acclaimed cult film Goodnight Mommy, which was additionally an Academy Awards entry from Austria. Most not too long ago, she starred within the Cannes profitable The Sound of Falling (Mubi) and HBO’s “Industry”. She can subsequent be seen in Lionsgate’s Orphan 3. 

Rukiya Bernard is a number one actress finest recognized for her three seasons on Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” and her two seasons on Fox’s “Chicken Sisters”. She is subsequent being seen bringing her signature wry, comedic wit to the hit AMC collection, “The Audacity”.

Robbie G.Ok. is understood for roles in “Heated Rivalry” and “Utopia Falls”, the place he’s constructed a status for grounded, character-driven performances. With a rising presence throughout movie and tv, he continues to emerge as a flexible expertise on the rise.