The latest acquisition by international sales giant, The Playmaker, is Nikias Chryssos' upcoming English-language debut, 'Bloody Tennis', a supernatural body-horror film that promises to deliver a world of elite sports turned into a disturbing spectacle.
Starring an impressive ensemble cast including Sandra Guldberg Kampp, Helena Zengel, Lucie Zhang, Lily Taieb, Tracy Gotoas, Elina Löwensohn, and Zlatko Burić, the film follows Sophie as she navigates her way through an elite tennis academy in south Europe, where cutthroat ambition, blood-sucking leeches, and brutal serves reign supreme.
According to sources close to the production, The Playmaker has secured international sales rights for 'Bloody Tennis', with a planned launch at the American Film Market in Los Angeles. The film's production company, Augenschein, will be co-producing alongside Port au Prince Film & Kultur Produktion and ZDF, with support from institutions such as Film-und Medienstiftung and German Federal Film Fund (DFFF).
The Playmaker's head of sales and acquisitions has praised the film's director, Nikias Chryssos, saying that his unique style "is why our international distributors can look forward to a wild, bloody, and highly entertaining horror film." The producer behind Augenschein has also weighed in on Chryssos' distinctive filmmaking style, stating that his films are "intoxicating, absurd, and darkly comic" and consistently challenge audiences with bold, disturbing visions.
'Bloody Tennis' is shaping up to be a standout title for horror fans, with its unique blend of sports and supernatural elements sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats. With The Playmaker at the helm, this film is poised to make a significant impact in the world of international cinema.
Starring an impressive ensemble cast including Sandra Guldberg Kampp, Helena Zengel, Lucie Zhang, Lily Taieb, Tracy Gotoas, Elina Löwensohn, and Zlatko Burić, the film follows Sophie as she navigates her way through an elite tennis academy in south Europe, where cutthroat ambition, blood-sucking leeches, and brutal serves reign supreme.
According to sources close to the production, The Playmaker has secured international sales rights for 'Bloody Tennis', with a planned launch at the American Film Market in Los Angeles. The film's production company, Augenschein, will be co-producing alongside Port au Prince Film & Kultur Produktion and ZDF, with support from institutions such as Film-und Medienstiftung and German Federal Film Fund (DFFF).
The Playmaker's head of sales and acquisitions has praised the film's director, Nikias Chryssos, saying that his unique style "is why our international distributors can look forward to a wild, bloody, and highly entertaining horror film." The producer behind Augenschein has also weighed in on Chryssos' distinctive filmmaking style, stating that his films are "intoxicating, absurd, and darkly comic" and consistently challenge audiences with bold, disturbing visions.
'Bloody Tennis' is shaping up to be a standout title for horror fans, with its unique blend of sports and supernatural elements sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats. With The Playmaker at the helm, this film is poised to make a significant impact in the world of international cinema.
it sounds like such a wild and entertaining ride! The supernatural tennis academy setting already has me hooked 
and with that talented ensemble cast, I'm expecting some serious scares and suspenseful moments 
. I love how bold and different Chryssos is as a filmmaker, his style always seems to be pushing boundaries 
. I'm definitely looking forward to checking this out at the American Film Market in LA 
can't wait!
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, especially Sandra Guldberg Kampp and Helena Zengel. I'm curious to see how they bring their characters to life amidst all the supernatural chaos 
. Can't wait for the American Film Market in LA to get a glimpse of this film 
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! As someone who's obsessed with old-school horror movies, I can already tell it's gonna be a wild ride 
It's like the perfect blend of sports drama and horror - what's not to love? 
! "May the serve be with you" 
! This guy's style sounds like a weird mix of David Lynch and Stanley Kubrick... in a good way 
. I don't know much about Nikias Chryssos' style but if he's making films as weird and wonderful as this, I'm all in 
. Can't wait to see how it turns out! 
I'm all for the supernatural sports horror vibe it's gonna be crazy to watch these elite athletes transform into blood-sucking leeches 
newsflash: supernatural body-horror films are so played out already, can't we get something new for a change? 
and don't even get me started on the cast, sounds like they're trying way too hard to be artsy and edgy... sandy guldberg kampp just looks like she's going to be the most boring actress in this whole thing 
. But what if we're not just competing against each other, but also against ourselves? I mean, that's kinda what this film seems to be saying 
. Anyway, gotta keep an eye on 'Bloody Tennis' - sounds like a real thrill ride! 
. And with The Playmaker handling the international sales, this film is gonna be a major player in the horror scene 
. The cast list? Unbelievable 
. The cast looks insane too, I love Sandra Guldberg Kampp she's always so underrated. I've been following Nikias Chryssos' work from the States and he's got this weird, offbeat vibe that just draws you in, like, have you seen his short film 'The Last Love Letter'? Anyway, can't wait to see how 'Bloody Tennis' shakes things up in the horror scene