Black Mandala Secures International Sales for Horror Thriller
New Zealand-based sales company Black Mandala has announced its acquisition of the international sales rights for the upcoming horror film No One Will Hear Your Scream. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1990 Soccer World Cup, this period slasher thriller promises to deliver a unique blend of suspense and nostalgia.
A Gripping Plot
Written and directed by Mariano Cattaneo, the film unfolds in Argentina and follows the story of Micaela, a young woman working in a record store and crafting mixtapes. As she navigates her passion for music, Micaela realizes she is interconnected with a serial killer through one of her compilations. With each match of the World Cup leading to a new victim, she must race against time to unveil the murderer’s identity before becoming their next target.
Star-Studded Cast
The film features a talented ensemble, including:
- Sol Wainer – known for A Silent Death and Perdida
- Byron Barbieri – recognized for his roles in El Eternauta and Cielo Grande
- Germán Baudino – featured in What The Waters Left Behind and Historia de lo Oculto
Filmmaker’s Vision
Mariano Cattaneo, renowned for his previous work on Disney+’s The Strangest Girl in the World, brings his horror expertise to this project. He has described the film as “a physical and emotionally charged film, with football [soccer] as a backdrop, music as a conduit for emotion, and a coming-of-age story intertwined with both classic and modern slasher elements.”
Global Market Presence
Black Mandala has positioned itself as a significant player in the international genre film market. The company will represent No One Will Hear Your Scream at the upcoming Cannes Film Market, demonstrating its commitment to bringing compelling genre films to global audiences.
Upcoming Projects
In addition to this new title, Black Mandala’s current lineup includes several intriguing horror and thriller films tailored for genre enthusiasts:
- Play Dead – Featuring Paula Brasca in a suspenseful scenario where she must lie still among the deceased.
- Traumnovelle – An erotic thriller delving into forbidden desires.
- Containment – A supernatural horror film that reinvents traditional possession tropes.
- Lake Jesup – A story intertwining themes of redemption and reptilian terror.