Hong Kong’s Universe Films Distribution has signed a deal with Grindstone Entertainment for the North American distribution rights for CHILD’S EYE, a 3D Asian film from Pang Brothers (THE EYE). Release details are unknown at this point, but Grndstone’s releases usually hit DVD through Lionsgate.
The article at Screen Daily also reveals that Danny and Oxide Pang are preparing a “contemporary horror about an exorcist” for Universe Films. The project has a budget of $4.5 million and is scheduled to start shooting in the last quarter of the year.
CHILD’S EYE stars Rainie Young, Elanne Kwong, Izz Tsu, and Rex Ho. It was released in its native Hong Kong last October. Keep an eye hear to learn when an official street date is announced.
Stranded in Thailand by the political uprising and airport closure, Rainie and her friends were unable to return home. Reluctantly, they decide to stay in an aged and shabby hotel. Among them is Rainie’s boyfriend, Lok, Ling and her brother Rex and Ciwi with her beloved boyfriend, Hei. The moment they check into the hotel they come across three weird children and a puppy that seems slightly odd. As strange and sinister things start to happen, they begin disappearing one after another…