We love folk horror here at The Scariest Things, and some of us enjoy found footage scare-fare, too, so with the announcement that U.K. horror comedy Dagr boasts both elements, the film has our attention! Following is the official press announcement, and trailer and poster reveals.
The Matthew Butler-Hart directed horror-comedy Dagr will be available on digital platforms in North America, Australia and New Zealand from April 2. Through the genre label, which is part of Shaked Berenson’s Los Angeles-based worldwide sales and distribution company, Entertainment Squad.
The found-footage folk horror stars Duckles alongside Riz Moritz as fame-seeking YouTubers. Posing as caterers, they travel to an 18th century house where a glossy advert for a fashion brand is being shot and plan to steal from the production. But they unwittingly step into a haunted house, plagued by a demonic druid.
Director Matthew Butler-Hart commented: “This film’s unique blend of folk horror and modern digital culture makes it a perfect fit for American audiences, who will revel in its thrilling juxtaposition of ancient dread and contemporary ambition.” Shaked Berenson, Entertainment Squad’s CEO, commented: “Dagr is a perfect follow-up to our successful releases, #ChadGetsTheAxe and Mean Spirited, two other social media-inspired horror-comedies.”
The cast includes Barber, who starred in the final two seasons of Emmy award-winning period drama Downton Abbey, Tori Butler-Hart, Emma King, Graham Butler, Hattie Chapman and Luca Thompson.
Directed by Matthew Butler-Hart who co-wrote and produced with Tori Butler-Hart for Fizz and Ginger Films. Executive produced by Game of Thrones star Conleth Hill, Lord of The Rings star Ian McKellen and Anthony Pye-Jeary.
The Horror Collective is the genre label of Entertainment Squad — a production and distribution company founded by veteran producer Shaked Berenson (TURBO KID, TALES OF HALLOWEEN). The labels’ latest productions include the killer-pants cult classic SLAXX (Shudder Original) and the critically acclaimed LGBTQ+ horror-comedy SUMMONING SYLVIA.
Fizz and Ginger Films, founded in 2009 by Matthew and Tori Butler-Hart, have made waves in indie cinema with award-winning films like Two Down and The Isle. Their latest, Infinitum: Subject Unknown, featuring Ian McKellen, achieved global release. Honored as Screen International ‘Stars of Tomorrow,’ their journey is also chronicled in a book published by Applause.
