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Dutch sales agent Incredible Film has acquired international distribution rights ahead of the AFM to supernatural horror Jimmy, spinning off the short film Meet Jimmy which sold to Paramount Pictures.
The horror revolves around convicted killer Jim who uses a true crime podcast to take revenge on a group of friends, and Dilara, who returns to the town following the murder of a childhood friend and comes to suspect he using the supernatural podcast to reel in victims.
The movie is directed by David-Jan Bronsgeest and written by Tim Koomen, co-founders of the Amsterdam-based neo-horror label Bloodrave.
Aside from Jimmy and Meet Jimmy, their other credits also include supernatural boogeyman short Mr. Lonely, which was acquired by Spyglass.
Splendid Film released Jimmy in cinemas in the Netherlands over the summer to strong reviews, with one report suggesting it was the scariest Dutch horror film ever.
Rick Paul van Mulligen (Grisse, A’dam – E.V.A.) stars as Jimmy opposite Sonia Eijken (Zenith: Supercharged Family) as Dilara, with other cast members including Isa Hoes (Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden), Charlie Chan Dagelet (Dirty Lines and Hold On), Thijs Boermans and Sophie Bouquet.
Jimmy joins Incredible Film’s growing slate of thriller and horror features, which also includes Amsterdamned II, the sequel to cult 1980s original.
“Jimmy taps into the growing cultural fascination with true crime, adding a new layer of tension when a true crime podcast has real world consequences,” said Daniëlle Raaphorst, CEO of Incredible Film.
“We are excited to have this completely unique take on horror, onboard our slate and ready for AFM. Jimmy has all the supernatural mystery and psychological thrill that an audience wants from a classic horror, but with a twist”.
