Cheap Thrills just had its world premiere during the Midnight section at the 2013 South by Southwest Film Festival and Drafthouse Films announced it’s picked up the dark comedy thriller for US distribution. E.L. Katz directed the film which stars Pat Healy, David Koechner, Sara Paxton, and Ethan Embry, with Drafthouse planning a limited theatrical release as well as a release via video on demand.
“We are always in search of smart genre fare with defined characters and powerful performances. And we found it in Katz’s uniquely disturbing, funny, and remarkably thrilling film,” said Drafthouse Films founder & CEO Tim League. “We are proud to welcome Cheap Thrills to our roster and we are anxious to unleash it upon unsuspecting audiences.”
“Cheap Thrills is the darkest of comedies and the smartest of thrillers, and we’re beyond excited to have a chance to work on this amazing film with Drafthouse Films,” added Keith Calder, president of Snoot Entertainment.
The Plot:
The directorial debut from Katz stars Pat Healy as a recently fired father facing eviction who agrees to take on an escalating series of insane challenges in exchange for cash payments from a rich couple with a twisted sense of humor.
Source: Drafthouse Films
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