The Coven To Launch Sales At AFM On Tribeca Horror ‘Somewhere Quiet’, Vertical Takes Domestic & UK

EXCLUSIVE: The Coven (Terrifier 2) has boarded sales ahead of the AFM on the 2023 Tribeca horror Somewhere Quiet.

The psychological horror feature follows a woman as she readjusts to normalcy after her kidnapping and the successful ransom for her return. Her sense of reality begins to deteriorate when she travels to her husband’s family compound for the winter.

Vertical has acquired North American and UK/Ireland rights.

Cast includes Jennifer Kim (The Kill Room), Marin Ireland (Hell or High Water), Kentucker Audley (She Dies Tomorrow), and Micheál Neeson (Cold Pursuit). Pic is written and directed by newcomer Olivia West Lloyd.

Producers are Taylor Shung (co-producer on Nomadland), Eamon Downey and Emma Hannaway (Strawberry Mansion). Exec producers are Last Rodeo Studios and The Population.

International sales will be conducted by Priscilla Ross Smith and Kendall Anlian of The Coven, coming off 2022’s cult hit Terrifier 2, currently re-releasing in 800+ theaters this month, after a $15M+ worldwide box office from its initial release.

Vertical’s SVP of Acquisitions Tony Piantedosi negotiated the domestic deal on behalf of Vertical and UTA Independent and CAA Media Finance negotiated on behalf of the filmmakers.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Vertical and The Coven as Somewhere Quiet finds its way to global audiences. Both teams have the taste and track record that speak for itself, and they will be pivotal in ensuring our film’s connection with viewers around the world.,” said the filmmakers.

Kendall Anlian of The Coven added: “As a female-run sales agency, we really connected to this brilliantly crafted female story, which paints such a haunting line between reality and the horror genre.”