''DEATH HOUSE'' from writer-director B. Harrison Smith. The horror-thriller features an all-star cast of genre' superstars and will open on approximately one-hundred theatres in top USA markets beginning February 23, 2018.
''DEATH HOUSE'' takes place in a secret, maximum security prison populated by a horrific crew of extremely dangerous inmates. When an unexpected power outage sets the prisoners free, a group of visiting VIPs must scramble for their lives. The film was co-written by the legendary Gunnar Hansen, of ''Texas Chainsaw Massacre Fame,'' and was produced by Rick Finkelstein (''Area 407'', ''Garlic and Gunpowder'') and Steven Chase (''Garlic and Gunpowder''). Principal cast members include Kane Hodder (''Monster'', ''2001 Maniacs''), Dee Wallace (''E.T.''), Adrienne Barbeau (''Swamp Thing''), Sid Haig (''Devil's Rejects''), Michael Berryman (''The Hills Have Eyes''), Tony Todd (''Candyman'') and Lindsay Hartley (''Smallville'').
Other notable cast members include Barbara Crampton, Bill Mosley, Lloyd Kaufman, R.A. Mihailoff, Vincent Ward, Richard Speight, Jr., Beverly Randolf, Debbie Rachon and Felissa Rose.
Red-carpet theatrical events will be open to the public and will occur in both Los Angeles (Thursday, Feb. 22) and New York City (Friday, Feb. 23), with many cast members and principal production team present. Theatrical exhibitors will include Regal Entertainment Group, Cinemark / Century Group, Malco Theatres, Harkins, Marcus, B&B and Megaplex Theatres.
''We share the horror-industry's enthusiasm for the release of this film,'' said Hannover House C.E.O. Eric Parkinson. ''The concept of a film featuring the all-star cast of stars from some of the biggest horror-hits in recent decades is brilliant, and Harrison, Rick, Steven and the entire production team have delivered a truly enjoyable result. We believe that audiences will love this film, as has already been indicated through word-of-mouth and pre-screenings.''
The initial theatrical release from Hannover House is expected to reach approximately one-hundred theatres in most of the top 40 largest DMA markets in the country. The home video release and video-on-demand release are planned for June through a distribution pact with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
