Sophie Rankin and Sarah Marks in Escape
Howard J. Ford, one of the UK’s most creative genre filmmakers, marks his 10th career movie with brutal kidnap thriller Escape, which will be launched by Gfm Film Sales at the forthcoming EFM in Berlin. The film stars Sarah Alexandra Marks, Sophie Rankin, Sean Cronin, Angela Dixon, Louis James & Glenn Salvage. Co-produced by Tamara Orlova, executive produced by Amir Moallemi & Fred Hedman. Ford describes the film as:
“…a total outlandish blast. I wanted to go back to films and filmmakers that had an impact on me growing up like Sergio Leone’s classic westerns with echoes of ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ but with a completely modern twist.
2023 also sees the release of Ford’s Darkgame, which centres on a Portland private detective, played by Ed Westwick, who heads up a task force investigating the case of numerous captives forced to play out...
Howard J. Ford, one of the UK’s most creative genre filmmakers, marks his 10th career movie with brutal kidnap thriller Escape, which will be launched by Gfm Film Sales at the forthcoming EFM in Berlin. The film stars Sarah Alexandra Marks, Sophie Rankin, Sean Cronin, Angela Dixon, Louis James & Glenn Salvage. Co-produced by Tamara Orlova, executive produced by Amir Moallemi & Fred Hedman. Ford describes the film as:
“…a total outlandish blast. I wanted to go back to films and filmmakers that had an impact on me growing up like Sergio Leone’s classic westerns with echoes of ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ but with a completely modern twist.
2023 also sees the release of Ford’s Darkgame, which centres on a Portland private detective, played by Ed Westwick, who heads up a task force investigating the case of numerous captives forced to play out...
- 2/17/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
New films on Screenbase this week include the latest James Bond film Spectre, Todd Haynes’ New York-set lesbian love story Carol and Howard J. Ford’s child abduction thriller Never Let Go.
Spectre marks Daniel Craig’s fourth outing as the iconic agent and will be directed by Sam Mendes. In the franchise’s 24th instalment, a cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation.
While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind Spectre.
Alongside returning cast members Rory Kinnear (Tanner), Ben Whishaw (Q), Naomie Harris (Miss Moneypenny) and Ralph Fiennes (M), Spectre will also star Andrew Scott as MI6 agent Denbigh, David Bautista as Mr. Hinx, Monica Bellucci as Lucia Sciarra, Léa Seydoux as Madeleine Swann and Christoph Waltz as Oberhauser.
The title refers to the fictional global terrorist organisation led by...
Spectre marks Daniel Craig’s fourth outing as the iconic agent and will be directed by Sam Mendes. In the franchise’s 24th instalment, a cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation.
While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind Spectre.
Alongside returning cast members Rory Kinnear (Tanner), Ben Whishaw (Q), Naomie Harris (Miss Moneypenny) and Ralph Fiennes (M), Spectre will also star Andrew Scott as MI6 agent Denbigh, David Bautista as Mr. Hinx, Monica Bellucci as Lucia Sciarra, Léa Seydoux as Madeleine Swann and Christoph Waltz as Oberhauser.
The title refers to the fictional global terrorist organisation led by...
- 12/8/2014
- ScreenDaily
Howard J. Ford’s latest feature stars Angela Dixon as a single mother whose daughter is abducted whilst on holiday.
Child abduction thriller Never Let Go has wrapped production having shot in Morocco, Spain, Us and the UK.
Directed by Howard J. Ford (who co-directed and co-wrote The Dead and The Dead 2: India with his brother Jonathan Ford), the film stars Angela Dixon as a single mother who finds herself in a race against time when her daughter is abducted whilst on holiday.
Ford, who also wrote the film, commented: “I want to take audiences on a very believable but nerve shredding journey that throws them into the visceral plight that is the worst fear of parents everywhere.”
A teaser for the film will be unveiled at Berlinale 2015 and will be ready for delivery ahead of Cannes. World rights are currently available via Latitude Films UK Ltd.
Never Let Go was produced by Ford and co-produced...
Child abduction thriller Never Let Go has wrapped production having shot in Morocco, Spain, Us and the UK.
Directed by Howard J. Ford (who co-directed and co-wrote The Dead and The Dead 2: India with his brother Jonathan Ford), the film stars Angela Dixon as a single mother who finds herself in a race against time when her daughter is abducted whilst on holiday.
Ford, who also wrote the film, commented: “I want to take audiences on a very believable but nerve shredding journey that throws them into the visceral plight that is the worst fear of parents everywhere.”
A teaser for the film will be unveiled at Berlinale 2015 and will be ready for delivery ahead of Cannes. World rights are currently available via Latitude Films UK Ltd.
Never Let Go was produced by Ford and co-produced...
- 12/3/2014
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
After making its world premiere at FrightFest last year, it was recently announced that The Dead 2: India is headed to the Us and Canada, courtesy of Anchor Bay Films. However, the movie is still being sold in other areas around the world and we have a brand new poster that was created for the movie’s appearance at Cannes.
We caught the first screening of the movie at FrightFest, so there is plenty of content for Daily Dead readers to catch up on. We’ve included the recent Anchor Bay announcement below, along with the official trailer, the new poster, and links to our previous coverage.
“Anchor Bay Films has acquired the rights to the award-winning film The Dead 2: India, the highly-anticipated follow-up to the company’s 2012 release of The Dead. Written and directed by Howard J. Ford and Jon Ford (Mainline Run, Distant Shadow, The Dead), stars Joseph Millson (Casino Royale,...
We caught the first screening of the movie at FrightFest, so there is plenty of content for Daily Dead readers to catch up on. We’ve included the recent Anchor Bay announcement below, along with the official trailer, the new poster, and links to our previous coverage.
“Anchor Bay Films has acquired the rights to the award-winning film The Dead 2: India, the highly-anticipated follow-up to the company’s 2012 release of The Dead. Written and directed by Howard J. Ford and Jon Ford (Mainline Run, Distant Shadow, The Dead), stars Joseph Millson (Casino Royale,...
- 5/14/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The Ford Brothers, the British director, writer and producer team behind the acclaimed The Dead 2: India, the first-ever International production of a zombie film shot in India, have revealed new poster artwork ahead of their arrival in Cannes. The film, represented by Jinga Films, will be screening on Thursday, ahead of a planned Zombie invasion of the famed croisette on Sunday, in celebration of the genre. The film opens in the Us, courtesy of Anchor Bay, this Autumn.
Filmed in five weeks, in locations across India, including Rajasthan, Delhi and Mumbai, The Dead 2: India is a Ford Brothers Film by Latitude Films, in association with Road Trip Pictures and stars Joseph Millson, Meenu, Anand Goyal, Sandip Datta Gupta & Poonam Mathur. It is written and directed by Howard J Ford & Jon Ford and produced by Howard J Ford. Executive Producer is Amir Moallemi, Special & Visual Effects by Dan Rickard,...
Filmed in five weeks, in locations across India, including Rajasthan, Delhi and Mumbai, The Dead 2: India is a Ford Brothers Film by Latitude Films, in association with Road Trip Pictures and stars Joseph Millson, Meenu, Anand Goyal, Sandip Datta Gupta & Poonam Mathur. It is written and directed by Howard J Ford & Jon Ford and produced by Howard J Ford. Executive Producer is Amir Moallemi, Special & Visual Effects by Dan Rickard,...
- 5/13/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
In anticipation of its appearance at Cannes, we have for you right now an exclusive one-sheet for the Ford brothers' eagerly awaited sequel to their film The Dead, entitled The Dead 2, aka The Dead 2: India. Check it out!
From the Press Release
The Ford Brothers, the British director, writer, and producer team behind the acclaimed The Dead 2: India, the first-ever international production of a zombie film shot in India, have revealed new artwork ahead of their arrival in Cannes.
The film, represented by Jinga Films, will be screening on Thursday, ahead of a planned zombie invasion of the famed croisette on Sunday in celebration of the genre. The film opens in the States, courtesy of Anchor Bay, this fall.
Filmed in five weeks, in locations across India, including Rajasthan, Delhi, and Mumbai, The Dead 2: India is a Ford Brothers Film by Latitude Films, in association with Road Trip Pictures,...
From the Press Release
The Ford Brothers, the British director, writer, and producer team behind the acclaimed The Dead 2: India, the first-ever international production of a zombie film shot in India, have revealed new artwork ahead of their arrival in Cannes.
The film, represented by Jinga Films, will be screening on Thursday, ahead of a planned zombie invasion of the famed croisette on Sunday in celebration of the genre. The film opens in the States, courtesy of Anchor Bay, this fall.
Filmed in five weeks, in locations across India, including Rajasthan, Delhi, and Mumbai, The Dead 2: India is a Ford Brothers Film by Latitude Films, in association with Road Trip Pictures,...
- 5/12/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
After making its world premiere at FrightFest last year, The Dead 2: India is headed to the Us and Canada, courtesy of Anchor Bay Films:
“Anchor Bay Films has acquired the rights to the award-winning film The Dead 2: India, the highly-anticipated follow-up to the company’s 2012 release of The Dead. Written and directed by Howard J. Ford and Jon Ford (Mainline Run, Distant Shadow, The Dead), stars Joseph Millson (Casino Royale, Enid) in this critically-acclaimed epic zombie road movie. The company has acquired the theatrical, home entertainment, digital and VOD rights for the U.S. and Canada. The announcement was made today by Bill Clark, President of Anchor Bay Entertainment.
“We’re thrilled to be releasing the next film in the Ford Brothers’ films,” commented Kevin Kasha, Head of Acquisitions for Starz. “We had a great experience on the first film and are looking forward to offering audiences another round of The Dead.
“Anchor Bay Films has acquired the rights to the award-winning film The Dead 2: India, the highly-anticipated follow-up to the company’s 2012 release of The Dead. Written and directed by Howard J. Ford and Jon Ford (Mainline Run, Distant Shadow, The Dead), stars Joseph Millson (Casino Royale, Enid) in this critically-acclaimed epic zombie road movie. The company has acquired the theatrical, home entertainment, digital and VOD rights for the U.S. and Canada. The announcement was made today by Bill Clark, President of Anchor Bay Entertainment.
“We’re thrilled to be releasing the next film in the Ford Brothers’ films,” commented Kevin Kasha, Head of Acquisitions for Starz. “We had a great experience on the first film and are looking forward to offering audiences another round of The Dead.
- 4/1/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Some quick acquisition news for you cats to chew on... Anchor Bay has secured the rights for the Ford brothers' highly anticipated sequel to their film The Dead, entitled The Dead 2: India; read on for details.
From the Press Release
Anchor Bay Films has acquired the rights to the award-winning film The Dead 2: India, the highly-anticipated follow-up to the company’s 2012 release of The Dead. Written and directed by Howard J. Ford and Jon Ford (Mainline Run, Distant Shadow, The Dead), stars Joseph Millson (Casino Royale, Enid) in this critically-acclaimed epic zombie road movie. The company has acquired the theatrical, home entertainment, digital and VOD rights for the U.S. and Canada. The announcement was made today by Bill Clark, President of Anchor Bay Entertainment.
“We’re thrilled to be releasing the next film in the Ford Brothers’ films,” commented Kevin Kasha, Head of Acquisitions for Starz. “We...
From the Press Release
Anchor Bay Films has acquired the rights to the award-winning film The Dead 2: India, the highly-anticipated follow-up to the company’s 2012 release of The Dead. Written and directed by Howard J. Ford and Jon Ford (Mainline Run, Distant Shadow, The Dead), stars Joseph Millson (Casino Royale, Enid) in this critically-acclaimed epic zombie road movie. The company has acquired the theatrical, home entertainment, digital and VOD rights for the U.S. and Canada. The announcement was made today by Bill Clark, President of Anchor Bay Entertainment.
“We’re thrilled to be releasing the next film in the Ford Brothers’ films,” commented Kevin Kasha, Head of Acquisitions for Starz. “We...
- 4/1/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Production designer Dan Gomme (The Dead, The Dead II: India, Xii) sent over some early production art from the upcoming flick The Dead II to share with you cats, and share we will! Check it all out right here, and look for more on this one really soon!
The Ford Brothers, the British writing, directing, and producing team behind the acclaimed African-set zombie road movie The Dead, are in post-production with The Dead II: India - the first-ever international production of a zombie film shot in India.
The Dead II: India follows the story of American engineer Nicholas Burton (Joseph Millson) in a race against time to reach his pregnant girlfriend Ishani Sharma (Meenu). Burton enlists the help of an orphan street kid Javed (Anand Goyal) and together they make a perilous 300 mile journey across deadly landscapes as a zombie apocalypse threatens to engulf the entire nation.
Filmed in five weeks,...
The Ford Brothers, the British writing, directing, and producing team behind the acclaimed African-set zombie road movie The Dead, are in post-production with The Dead II: India - the first-ever international production of a zombie film shot in India.
The Dead II: India follows the story of American engineer Nicholas Burton (Joseph Millson) in a race against time to reach his pregnant girlfriend Ishani Sharma (Meenu). Burton enlists the help of an orphan street kid Javed (Anand Goyal) and together they make a perilous 300 mile journey across deadly landscapes as a zombie apocalypse threatens to engulf the entire nation.
Filmed in five weeks,...
- 6/5/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
We were one of the first sites to bring you news of a sequel to The Dead and we now have a look at the first full trailer for The Dead 2: India. As the title suggests, the story has moved to a new location and following a new set of characters during the zombie apocalypse:
“The sequel follows the story of American engineer Nicholas Burton (Joseph Millson) in a race against time to reach his pregnant girlfriend Ishani Sharma (Meenu). Burton enlists the help of an orphan street kid Javed (Anand Goyal) and together they make a perilous 300 mile journey across deadly landscapes as a zombie apocalypse threatens to engulf the entire nation.”
The movie recently finished filming and is currently in post-production. Both Jonathan and Howard J. Ford returned to write and direct the movie, with Amir Moallemi serving as an executive producer. With the Cannes Film Festival taking place this month,...
“The sequel follows the story of American engineer Nicholas Burton (Joseph Millson) in a race against time to reach his pregnant girlfriend Ishani Sharma (Meenu). Burton enlists the help of an orphan street kid Javed (Anand Goyal) and together they make a perilous 300 mile journey across deadly landscapes as a zombie apocalypse threatens to engulf the entire nation.”
The movie recently finished filming and is currently in post-production. Both Jonathan and Howard J. Ford returned to write and direct the movie, with Amir Moallemi serving as an executive producer. With the Cannes Film Festival taking place this month,...
- 5/14/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Jonathan and Howard Ford’s South African zombie film The Dead is to begin distributing to cinemas starting with a Us theatrical release that is currently scheduled for this summer.
Global Cinema Distribution and Starz Anchor Bay have both acquired North American and UK theatrical rights to the Ford Brother’s “The Dead” shuffling throughout cinemas with the Us theatrical release in summer 2011. Anchor Bay Starz quickly gained all UK rights and will be releasing the film in cinemas in England by Halloween 2011.
The film first premiered at Frightfest 2010 and was promoted with strong interest among buyers at 2010 Cannes market. Directing ads for world-renowned brands, Howard J. Ford and his brother Jon were able to put down some of their own money, for the low-budget “The Dead,” a zombie road movie with a spiritual center that Ford calls “The English Patient meets Dawn of the Dead.”
The story is set...
Global Cinema Distribution and Starz Anchor Bay have both acquired North American and UK theatrical rights to the Ford Brother’s “The Dead” shuffling throughout cinemas with the Us theatrical release in summer 2011. Anchor Bay Starz quickly gained all UK rights and will be releasing the film in cinemas in England by Halloween 2011.
The film first premiered at Frightfest 2010 and was promoted with strong interest among buyers at 2010 Cannes market. Directing ads for world-renowned brands, Howard J. Ford and his brother Jon were able to put down some of their own money, for the low-budget “The Dead,” a zombie road movie with a spiritual center that Ford calls “The English Patient meets Dawn of the Dead.”
The story is set...
- 2/14/2011
- by Nikola Mraovic
- Filmofilia
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