A24 has revealed its next nightmare.
The indie favorite is teaming up with Chernin Entertainment on “Altar,” directed by “Sputnik” director Igor Abramenko and starring “Good One” star Lily Kolias and newcomer Hudson Behling.
The cast is rounded out by January Jones (“Mad Men”), David Krumholtz (“Oppenheimer”) and Kyle MacLachlan (“Fallout”).
The film is written by Will Sudick (Westworld) and is based on a short story by Philip Fracassi. Although plot details have not been revealed, the project is described as a horror film that follows a young boy's summer as he is forced to grow up faster than he ever imagined.
A24 will be responsible for global distribution.
Abramenko, of Russian origin, is an award-winning music video and advertising director who has worked with brands including Google, BMW, Visa, Samsung, Danone and Budweiser. His first feature film, the 2020 sci-fi horror “Sputnik,” was set to have its world premiere at Tribeca, followed by a wide release in Russia via Sony, before the pandemic forced a change in plans.
Jones is represented by UTA, Mosaic, Relevant, Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner. MacLachlan is represented by UTA, Entertainment 360, Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner Auerbach Hynick Jaime LeVine Sample & Klein. Abramenko is represented by UTA, XYZ Films, Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner Auerbach Hynick Jaime LeVine Sample & Klein. Collias is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners, CAA and Shelter PR. Behling is represented by DDO Artists. Krumholtz is represented by Paradigm, Brookside Artist Management and Sloan, Offer, Webber & Dern. Fracassi is represented by WME, Circle and Copps Literary Services.
