Gravitas Ventures has acquired worldwide rights to Uinta Productions and Paper Avenue Footage’ “Snow Valley,” the directorial debut from the late Brandon Murphy.

Murphy, who died in January 2022, was the screenwriter for “Hitman’s Spouse’s Bodyguard.” He additionally wrote the script for “Snow Valley,” which was in put up manufacturing on the time of his demise.

The movie stars Barbara Crampton (“Re-Animator”), Rachel Michiko Whitney (“The Card Counter”), Cooper van Grootel (“One Of Us Is Mendacity”), Tom Williamson (“All Cheerleaders Die”), David Lambert (“The Fosters”), Paige Elkington (“Relationship Standing”), and Ali Fumiko Whitney (“The Highway Dance”). 

Within the psychological thriller, a newly engaged couple’s swanky ski weekend goes horribly awry when an sudden visitor arrives and the home’s darkish supernatural forces start to rise on the anniversary of a tragic occasion.

“Snow Valley” was produced by Chris Abernathy, Aaron B. Koontz, Justice Laub and Michiko Whitney. Andrea Chung and Solco Schuit government produced.

“Wes Craven, who I labored with earlier than his passing, as soon as informed me, ‘A great horror story can discover humor in probably the most scary moments,’” stated Chung. “I consider writer-director Brandon Murphy does a implausible job in including a humorous contact to the movie’s darker themes that makes the movie an satisfying experience.”

Michiko Whitney stated of the undertaking, “It’s been a cathartic journey to discover a residence for the movie to honor Brandon’s reminiscence and have fun the unbelievable work all the solid and crew put into his directorial debut.”

The deal was negotiated by Chung on behalf of the filmmakers and by VP of Acquisitions Invoice Guentzler on behalf of Gravitas Ventures. 

“Gravitas is happy to be bringing the story the mysterious ski resort city of Snow Valley to viewers worldwide,” Guentzler stated. “With a formidable ensemble solid and thrilling scenes and ambiance written and directed by Brandon Murphy, we consider audiences will likely be thrilled by what’s uncovered.”

Gravitas Ventures is an impartial movie distribution firm owned by Anthem Sports activities & Leisure. Current releases embrace “Slotherhouse,” “Padre Pio,” “Mack & Rita” and “The Secret: Dare to Dream.”