RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, has picked up select rights to “Belzebuth” from Shudder, AMC Networks’ streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural. “Belzebuth” will be released on VOD, Digital HD, DVD, and Blu-ray July 7th.
“Belzebuth” is Emilio Portes’ (“Pastorela”) fourth feature film and first horror film, from a script co-written by Portes and Luis Carlos Fuentes (“Kipatla”). The horror/thriller stars Joaquín Cosio (“Narcos: Mexico,” “The Lone Ranger”), Tobin Bell (“Saw” franchise), and Tate Ellington (“Sinister 2”). The film premiered at the 50th Sitges Film Festival and received Best Picture at 2019 Santiago Horror Film Festival and Best Special Effects at 2019 Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre. RLJE Films will release “Belzebuth” on DVD for $27.97 and on Blu-ray for $15.95.
SYNOPSIS
In “Belzebuth,” Special Agent Emanuel Ritter leads a police investigation into a series of shocking deaths. But after a priest from the Vatican finds a link between the murders and an ancient demon, a descent into horror ensues.
Available on VOD, Digital HD, DVD, and Blu-ray July 7th from RLJE Films
