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Exclusive: Los Angeles-based sales, production and finance company Est N8 has acquired international sales rights for Philippine eco-horror film The Caretakers.

The film is written and directed by Shugo Praico and produced by Regal Entertainment and Rein Entertainment in the Philippines.

Starring Iza Calzado (The Echo) and Dimples Romana (Viral Scandal), the eco-horror film follows a young mother Audrey (played by Calzado) who takes her two children to fix up an old estate belonging to her husband’s family. Upon arrival, she discovers that there are many sinister secrets in the hallowed walls of the house, including the foreboding warning of the estate’s caretaker, Lydia (played by Romana) to respect the local nature and keep the house intact or face what dwells in it. As darkness consumes them, and the horrors push them to their limits, they must confront the evils within before it destroys them and their families.

Following the success of other horror works adapted from SimpleMan’s viral threads, such as the “Kkn di Desa Penari” series and “Pabrik Gula,” director Upi Avianto had high expectations for her latest project based on one of his stories. Although the particular thread that “Sorop” is based on remains unfinished, this doesn’t hurt the narrative, as there are still plenty of engaging elements for audiences to discover now that it’s being released by Est Distribution.

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After receiving news about their family, sisters Hanif (Hana Malasan) and Isti (Yasamin Jasem) return to their ancestral home in a remote area to inherit an old family house. Upon arrival, they attempt to settle in, only to find it haunted by the restless spirit of Pakde Khair (Egy Fedly), who mysteriously dies during their visit—despite having come back to life multiple times in the past. His ghost roams during “Sorop,...

Est N8, the international sales, production, and finance company, has acquired “Family Secrets,” a Korean family drama directed by Lee Sang-hoon (“Windmill”), at Hong Kong FilMart.

The film tells the story of an average Korean family whose members begin leading secret lives unknown to each other. The eldest daughter Mina, for instance, skips her piano lessons to take self-defense classes. The narrative reveals these new pursuits are connected to promises made to their deceased family member Seung-hyun, who perished in the tragic Sewol ferry incident.

“Family Secrets” takes a distinctive approach to the Sewol Ferry disaster, focusing on hope rather than sorrow. “The Sewol ferry victims’ families try not to talk about the Sewol ferry disaster, but rather to talk about the good and happy stories,” director Lee Sang-hoon said. “Since they know how much pain they each are feeling, they comfort and encourage each other with hopeful communication during...

Exclusive: Los Angeles-based sales, production, and finance company Est N8 has acquired Indonesian horror film Pabrik Gula (Sugar Mill) for North America release.

Pabrik Gula is directed by Awi Suryadi, who helmed the highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time, Kkn di Desa Penari.

Pabrik Gula will have its theatrical release in Indonesia on Eid al-Fitr in end-March, and is set to hit theaters across North America, including IMAX screens, in April 2025.

The film follows a group of seasonal workers arriving at a sugar mill, only to find themselves tormented by vengeful demons. As terrifying events unfold, they must unravel the mystery of what awakened these dark forces — and whether they can escape and return home before it is too late.

Arbani Yasiz stars in the film, alongside Erika Carlina and Ersya Aurelia.

The film is produced by MD Pictures,...

International finance, production and sales company Est N8 has acquired Indonesian horror Sorop during Asia TV Forum & Market (Atf) in Singapore.

Upi Avianto, known for her work on Till Death Do Us Part, Sri Asih,and the My Stupid Boss films, directed the story of siblings who return to their hometown following their uncle’s death and experience terrifying supernatural events.

Hana Malasan, Yasamin Jasem, and Ratu Felisha star in Sorop, which is produced by MD Pictures, part of MD Entertainment, which will distribute in Indonesia on December 19.

The MD Entertainment group is behind the hits Ayat Ayat Cinta and Habibie & Ainun.