Altitude Acquires International Sales Rights for Supernatural Thriller 'Train' by 'The Conjuring' Creators Chad and Corey Hayes
EXCLUSIVE: Altitude has secured the international sales rights for 'Train', a supernatural thriller directed by Chad and Corey Hayes, renowned for their work on 'The Conjuring'. The film will be showcased at the upcoming AFM, marking a significant step in its distribution journey.
Hattie Hook, a rising star from 'An Age', will star alongside Frances O'Connor, who was previously announced for 'The Conjuring 2'. This ensemble cast promises to captivate audiences worldwide.
Blake Northfield and Michelle Krumm, through their production company Bronte Studios, will produce the film. The story centers around Katie Thompson, a 17-year-old grappling with the aftermath of her brother's tragic death. This loss has left her emotionally scarred and cursed with the ability to see beyond the living, a gift that both terrifies and burdens her.
Desperate for help, Katie's parents send her to a recovery center, where she boards a long-distance train to Washington with her estranged mother, Tami. As old tensions resurface, Katie begins to experience terrifying visions and encounters a ghostly presence warning of a sinister force aboard the train. Tami, initially skeptical, soon finds herself confronting the unimaginable truth about Katie's gift and the darkness that surrounds them.
As the train hurtles towards its final destination, mother and daughter must confront their pasts and the paranormal, racing against time to prevent a deadly conclusion. Mike Runagall, from Altitude, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, 'With their track record as the creators of the biggest horror franchise ever, Chad and Corey's involvement in 'Train' is a testament to its potential to intrigue and terrify audiences globally.'
This film promises to be a thrilling addition to the supernatural genre, blending suspense with emotional depth, and is set to captivate audiences worldwide.
