Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Demián Bichir to Lead Thriller Hold the Devil

Oscar winner Da’Vine Pleasure Randolph and Oscar nominee Demián Bichir are teaming up for an action-thriller involving murderous Mexican cartels, possessed children and supernatural forces.

“Maintain the Satan,” being directed by Álex de la Iglesia (“The Day of the Beast”) from a screenplay by Joe Barton (“Black Doves,” “The Ritual”), is being launched within the Cannes market by Protagonist Footage, who rep worldwide gross sales.

Described as “mixing gritty, grounded motion with supernatural horror” in a “explosive fusion of haunted-house terror and home-invasion depth,” the movie is being produced by Two & Two Footage (“I Got here By,” “Hallow Highway”), Fifth Season and Pokeepsie Movies (“My Fault,” “El Bar”).

Based on the synopsis, “Maintain the Satan” sees police officer Sara Myall (Randolph) and safety guard Henry Campos (Bichir) arrive at an deserted present house on the Texas border to research a break in, solely to find a wounded mom and her ten-year-old son Gio taking shelter after crossing the Mexican border. However when the murderous cartel chief Marcus arrives and calls for Gio is handed over to him, it’s clear that Gio is not any unusual youngster. He harbors a darkish, supernatural energy that Marcus needs for himself. Trapped inside the home as extra gang members arrive and threaten violence, Sara and Campos should select between giving the boy up or combating for his or her lives.

“What drew me to this venture was the chance to mix motion and horror in a approach that feels each cinematic and deeply human,” mentioned Iglesia. “I couldn’t be extra excited to collaborate with Demián Bichir and Da’Vine Pleasure Randolph, two actors of extraordinary presence and emotional intelligence. On this movie, two demons coexist beneath one roof, and also you by no means know which is able to strike first.”

Lucan Toh and Bryan Sonderman produce for Two &Two Footage and Carolina Bang for Pokeepsie Movies, alongside Fifth Season. Protagonist Footage’ Dave Bishop, James Pugh, and George Hamilton function govt producers. Corin Hardy may even function an Govt Producer. CAA Media Finance represents home rights.

“Alex is a filmmaker with a confirmed monitor file of creating daring impactful films and with ‘Maintain the Satan’ he’s taking it to the following degree, delivering elevated style storytelling with a broad business enchantment,” mentioned Protagonist CEO Bishop. “Starring Academy Award winner Da’Vine Pleasure Randolph and Academy Award nominee Demián Bichir, ‘Maintain the Satan’ is a muscular, high-concept action-thriller. Let the carnage be unleashed.”

Da’vine Pleasure Randolph and Demián Bichir are repped by CAA.