Limited theatrical screening for acclaimed creature feature 'Ick' from the festival circuit
Swapping the Script:
Fathom Entertainment, a beloved name in the world of cinematography, is all set to bring back some beloved films on the big screen, like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, coming soon. But they're also in the business of showcasing fresh, offbeat films that might not have seen the light of day in theaters otherwise. One such film is the horror-comedy Ick, which has left audiences laughing and squirming in their seats at recent film festivals.
Directed by Joseph Kahn, a renowned name in music videos and films like Torque and Bodied, Ick boasts a catchy soundtrack filled with pop-punk tunes from early 2000s bands. The main character, played by Brandon Routh, is a high school teacher longing for his glory days on the football field, leaving us with a smidgen of nostalgia.
The town where our high school is located, however, has a much darker problem - a mysterious, dangerous substance with a title that could make your skin crawl. When this substance starts to display its power, it's up to our hero to save the day.
Peek at the trailer here:
The cast of Ick includes Mena Suvari as Routh's former flame and Malina Weissman as her teenage daughter.
Despite its limited initial release, the fact that Ick is getting the chance to play out on the big screen is a positive sign for smaller, non-franchise horror films. Here's hoping this is the beginning of a new trend that will open doors for more underrated horror flicks in the future.
Catch Ick on the big screen in New York and Los Angeles starting July 24, with a nationwide release on July 27-29. Keep an eye on Fathom Entertainment's website to be notified when tickets are available.
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Snippets of Knowledge:
- Ick is directed by Joseph Kahn and features Brandon Routh along with other well-known actors.
- The movie falls under the horror-comedy genre and is set for limited release in July, with a nationwide expansion soon after.
- Fathom Entertainment, responsible for bringing back beloved films, is also putting effort into promoting new titles like Ick.
Disney's streaming platform, Movies-and-TV, might consider adding Ick to their horrifyingly entertaining lineup, given its unique blend of humor and fear. The movie's AI-savvy distribution team, keeping an eye on emerging trends, might find the success of Ick a promising sign for smaller-scale non-franchise horror films in the future. Star Wars fans eager for new content could find a fresh connection with Ick, as Joseph Kahn, a director known for his work in various genres, displays remarkable vision and creativity in this offbeat horror-comedy.
