8 FILMS TO DIE FOR: After Dark Announces Third In Line, THE WICKED WITHIN, For Release?

With Valeri Milev's Re-Kill and Dagen Merrill's Murder In The Dark now public news, After Dark Films is officially unveiling details for the new horror thriller, The Wicked Within. Those keen on horror flicks might find this one quite appealing as it's chock-loaded with all the usual tropes, though I find it also humbling that the film isn't afraid to poke just a little bit of fun at itself.

The film is the third in line to surface in the wake of After Dark Films's partnership with Fox for its "8 Films To Die For" slate, all of which will be releasing on October 16. As such, here are the latest release details on the film with a trailer now running online just beneath.

Los Angeles, CA (August 4, 2015) – The most haunting film from Courtney Solomon’s After Dark Films ‘8 Films to Die For’ lineup has been unveiled. The Wicked Within is set to snag the 3rd spot in the horror festival.

Directed by Jay Alaimo and produced by Gianni Capaldi and Enzo Cilenti, The Wicked Within joins a stable of 8 frightening films to be featured by the esteemed horror company.

“Each of our 8 films has a certain trait that makes it stand apart from the others,” says Stephanie Caleb, EVP, Creative Affairs & Acquisitions, “The Wicked Within is a classic horror possession story with relatable characters, and nightmares that linger.”

The film stars Karen Austin (“Summer Rental”), Gianni Capaldi (“Blood of Redemption”), Enzo Cilenti (“Guardians of the Galaxy”), Sienna Guillory (“Resident Evil”), Michele Hicks (“Mulholland Drive”), and Eric Roberts (“The Dark Knight”).

Says Actor/Producer Gianni Capaldi “The Wicked Within will take the audience on a journey of extracting fact from fiction, striking fear into their deepest imagination. It is the type of film you don’t want to find yourself alone after having watched it. We are thrilled that After Dark got excited about it and there can be no better company to partner with to expose this tale of hell bent possession to North America.”

‘8 Films to Die For’ will be released in theaters on October 16, 2015, with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment handling all ancillary forms of media, including Digital HD™, DVD and VOD.

Official Synopsis:

When a little girl dies, her family gathers to mourn the loss. Yet the pain is not forgotten and a vengeful demon spirit takes possession of a vulnerable family member tearing at the ties that bind them all together. One by one, it forces each family member to confess to his or her buried lies and face the morbid consequences of their sins.