Cineverse Acquires U.S. Rights to Lynchian Thriller The Things You Kill; Fall Theatrical Release Planned
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) has acquired U.S. distribution rights to 'The Things You Kill', a psychological thriller directed by Alireza Khatami. The film, which won the Directing Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Section at Sundance 2025, will receive a theatrical release in fall 2025, followed by a digital release.
The thriller follows a university professor haunted by his mother's suspicious death who enlists his gardener in a revenge plot. The film stars Ekin Koç, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Hazar Ergüçlü, and Ercan Kesal.
The acquisition deal was negotiated by Brandon Hill, Executive Director of Acquisitions at Cineverse, with Charles Bin of Best Friend Forever representing the filmmakers. The film will join Fandor's existing catalog, which includes titles such as The Accident, Human Hibernation, and We Need to Talk About Kevin.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) ha acquisito i diritti di distribuzione negli Stati Uniti per 'The Things You Kill', un thriller psicologico diretto da Alireza Khatami. Il film, che ha vinto il premio per la regia nella sezione Dramatic World Cinema al Sundance 2025, avrà una distribuzione nelle sale nel fall 2025, seguita da un'uscita digitale.
Il thriller segue un professore universitario tormentato dalla misteriosa morte di sua madre, che recluta il suo giardiniere in un piano di vendetta. Il cast include Ekin Koç, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Hazar Ergüçlü ed Ercan Kesal.
L'accordo di acquisizione è stato negoziato da Brandon Hill, Direttore Esecutivo delle Acquisizioni di Cineverse, con Charles Bin di Best Friend Forever che rappresenta i cineasti. Il film si unirà al catalogo esistente di Fandor, che include titoli come The Accident, Human Hibernation e We Need to Talk About Kevin.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) ha adquirido los derechos de distribución en EE.UU. de 'The Things You Kill', un thriller psicológico dirigido por Alireza Khatami. La película, que ganó el Premio a la Dirección en la Sección Dramática del Cine Mundial en Sundance 2025, tendrá un estreno en cines en otoño de 2025, seguido de un lanzamiento digital.
El thriller sigue a un profesor universitario atormentado por la sospechosa muerte de su madre, quien recluta a su jardinero en un plan de venganza. El elenco incluye a Ekin Koç, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Hazar Ergüçlü y Ercan Kesal.
El acuerdo de adquisición fue negociado por Brandon Hill, Director Ejecutivo de Adquisiciones en Cineverse, con Charles Bin de Best Friend Forever representando a los cineastas. La película se unirá al catálogo existente de Fandor, que incluye títulos como The Accident, Human Hibernation y We Need to Talk About Kevin.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS)는 Alireza Khatami 감독의 심리 스릴러 'The Things You Kill'의 미국 배급 권리를 인수했습니다. 이 영화는 2025년 선댄스 영화제 세계 영화 드라마 부문에서 감독상을 수상했으며, 2025년 가을 극장 개봉 후 디지털 배급이 진행될 예정입니다.
이 스릴러는 어머니의 의심스러운 죽음에 시달리는 대학 교수의 이야기를 다루며, 그는 정원사를 복수 계획에 끌어들입니다. 이 영화에는 Ekin Koç, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Hazar Ergüçlü, Ercan Kesal이 출연합니다.
인수 계약은 Cineverse의 인수 전무 이사인 Brandon Hill이 협상했으며, Charles Bin이 Best Friend Forever를 대표하여 영화 제작자들을 대변했습니다. 이 영화는 The Accident, Human Hibernation, We Need to Talk About Kevin과 같은 제목을 포함하는 Fandor의 기존 카탈로그에 추가될 것입니다.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) a acquis les droits de distribution aux États-Unis de 'The Things You Kill', un thriller psychologique réalisé par Alireza Khatami. Le film, qui a remporté le prix de la mise en scène dans la section Dramatic World Cinema au Sundance 2025, sera projeté en salles à l'automne 2025, suivi d'une sortie numérique.
Le thriller suit un professeur d'université hanté par la mort suspecte de sa mère, qui recrute son jardinier dans un plan de vengeance. Le film met en vedette Ekin Koç, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Hazar Ergüçlü et Ercan Kesal.
L'accord d'acquisition a été négocié par Brandon Hill, directeur exécutif des acquisitions chez Cineverse, avec Charles Bin de Best Friend Forever représentant les cinéastes. Le film rejoindra le catalogue existant de Fandor, qui comprend des titres tels que The Accident, Human Hibernation et We Need to Talk About Kevin.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) hat die Vertriebsrechte in den USA für 'The Things You Kill', einen psychologischen Thriller unter der Regie von Alireza Khatami, erworben. Der Film, der beim Sundance 2025 den Regiepreis in der Sektion Dramatic World Cinema gewonnen hat, wird im Herbst 2025 in die Kinos kommen, gefolgt von einem digitalen Release.
Der Thriller folgt einem Universitätsprofessor, der von dem verdächtigen Tod seiner Mutter heimgesucht wird und seinen Gärtner in einen Racheplan einbezieht. Zu den Hauptdarstellern gehören Ekin Koç, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Hazar Ergüçlü und Ercan Kesal.
Der Erwerbsvertrag wurde von Brandon Hill, dem Exekutivdirektor für Akquisitionen bei Cineverse, verhandelt, während Charles Bin von Best Friend Forever die Filmemacher vertritt. Der Film wird dem bestehenden Katalog von Fandor beitreten, der Titel wie The Accident, Human Hibernation und We Need to Talk About Kevin umfasst.
- Acquisition of award-winning Sundance film enhances content portfolio
- Theatrical release strategy indicates potential for box office revenue
- Digital distribution rights secure multiple revenue streams
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Directed by Alireza Khatami, the critically acclaimed Sundance 2025 breakout took home the Directing Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Section
The Things You Kill follows a university professor who is haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother and coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance. As long-buried family secrets resurface, the police tighten their noose, and doubts begin eroding his conscience. Ali has no choice but to look into the abyss of his own soul. Starring Ekin Koç, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Hazar Ergüçlü, and Ercan Kesal.
The deal includes all
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"Alireza Khatami has swiftly established himself as one of the most compelling new voices in global cinema, a reputation that reaches new heights with The Things You Kill," says Eric Rowe, Executive Director of Programming at Cineverse. "Fusing the surreal and unsettling atmospherics of David Lynch with the intricate moral and dramatic craftsmanship of Asghar Farhadi, Alireza Khatami masterfully constructs one of the most effective and absorbing psychological thrillers to debut in recent memory that is guaranteed to stay with the viewer long after the credits roll."
"I'm grateful to have found a thoughtful and ambitious partner in Cineverse," says director Alireza Khatami. "The
Other titles currently available on Fandor include The Accident, Human Hibernation, Atlantide, Beeswax, The Love Witch, Asako I & II, We Need to Talk About Kevin, Ramona, Nocturama, Marwencol, Lake Michigan Monster, Burst City, and many more.
The deal was negotiated by Executive Director, Acquisitions Brandon Hill on behalf of Cineverse with Charles Bin of Best Friend Forever representing filmmakers.
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Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) is a next-generation entertainment studio that empowers creators and entertains fans with a wide breadth of content through the power of technology. It has developed a new blueprint for delivering entertainment experiences to passionate audiences and results for its partners with unprecedented efficiency, and distributes more than 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Cineverse connects fans with bold, authentic, independent stories. Properties include the highest-grossing non-rated film in
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