Dark Awakening Colombian Premiere

Café Oscuro Films and CineColor Films had a night to remember at the Colombian Premiere and red carpet in Bogotá Colombia on Sept 29th 2015.

Joined by main actor Jason Cook who traveled specially for the event, media, special guests and horror fans it was one of the best premiere nights the film has had. Liliana Kligman, executive producer of the film and CEO of Café Oscuro Films and Alexandra Isaza, Marketing Director of the company were thrilled to present the movie in their home country.

 

 

Dark Awakening: Multiple Platforms Release

“Fearless, frightening and utterly creepy! Take notes, Hollywood.  This is how it’s done.” – Uncle Creepy, DreadCentral

 “Haunting both visually and narratively…” – Dave Dreher, The Horror Channel

DARK AWAKENING
LANDS ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS IN THE UNITED STATES

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 – JUST IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY NIGHTMARES!

LOS ANGELES, CA –  Just in time for the horror season, the critically-acclaimed thriller DARK AWAKENING becomes available on DVD, digital and On Demand platforms through Alchemy Entertainment.  Set for release September 22, 2015, DARK AWAKENING is a suspenseful thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat holding your breath. Directed by Emmy™ winner Dean C. Jones and starring iconic actor Lance Henriksen (Aliens, “Millennium”), the film centers around James Thomas (Jason Cook), a district attorney who has seemingly left his family ties behind him.

Due to his mother’s untimely death, James moves his wife, Jennifer (Valerie Azlynn), and 7 year old son Danny (William Pifer) to the family’s rural estate in Cedar Rock Falls, North Carolina to tie up loose ends and sell his mother’s house. Shortly after arriving, Jennifer and Danny begin to experience strange paranormal occurrences involving the spirits of children. And to add to the peculiar nature, it seems that Danny is the only “living” child in town.  Determined to understand what is happening, Jennifer seeks spiritual guidance from the parish priest and family friend, Father Donovan O’ Malley. The mystery deepens with Father O’ Malley. He is cognizant of the origins of the dead children, the reason for their resurrection and how and why it ties to her husband James, who holds the darkest secret of all.  The film was executive produced by Liliana Kligman and Michele Weisler (The Ring).

The film was a co-production between Café Oscuro Films, LLC and Atlantic & Pacific Pictures. It has been featured as Official Selections at both the 2014 SITGES Film Festival and the 2014 Montreal Comicon Horror Film Festival.  The film also screened at the Cannes Film Market in May 2014.  The Little Film Company is its worldwide representative.

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Dark Awakening Red Carpet in L.A.

New supernatural shocker DARK AWAKENING teams the director of COFFIN BABY with the executive producer of THE RING and Cafe Oscuro Films for a haunting you will never forget!

Genre fave Lance Henriksen stars, and FANGORIA hosted the red carpet premiere!

The event was held on Wednesday, July 15th at Los Angeles’ popular Jumpcut Café . Members of the film’s cast and crew attended the Premiere.

Produced by Cafe Oscuro Films and Directed by FX ace Dean Jones (TOOLBOX MURDERS, OUIJA, MORTUARY, DAY OF THE DEAD) and starring iconic actor Henriksen, DARK AWAKENING centers around James Thomas (Jason Cook), a district attorney who has seemingly left his family ties behind him. Due to his mother’s untimely death, James moves his wife Jennifer (Valerie Azlynn) and 7 year old son Danny (William Pifer) to the family’s rural estate in Cedar Rock Falls, North Carolina to tie up loose ends and sell Mom’s house. Shortly after arriving, Jennifer and Danny begin to experience strange paranormal occurrences involving the spirits of children. And to add to the peculiar nature, it seems that Danny is the only “living” child in town.

Determined to understand what is happening, Jennifer seeks spiritual guidance from the parish priest and family friend, Father Donovan O’Malley. The mystery deepens with Father O’Malley. He is cognizant of the origins of the dead children, the reason for their resurrection and how and why it ties to her husband James, who holds the darkest secret of all… DARK AWAKENING was executive produced by Liliana Kligman and THE RING’s Michele Weisler.

Be sure to check ‘Dark Awakening’ out in limited theaters now and EXPANDING, July 24, July 31. List of theaters here: https://goo.gl/KwNzqe

 

Dark Awakening Theatrical Release Date Confirmed.

Cafe Oscuro Films, production company of feature film ‘Dark Awakening’ is very pleased to announce that Hannover House, distribution company for the film in US territories has revealed the theatrical nationwide release of the movie . The date is July 17th 2015. A new poster has also been disclosed and both companies are looking forward to other forms of releases later this year including DVD, Blu-Ray, digital and a major TV network.

Liliana Kligman, executive producer of ‘Dark Awakening’ said:

“It is with tremendous, tremendous joy that we share the news today of the release in theaters of our first movie ever, horror/thriller ‘Dark Awakening’. We will bring more news as we are authorized to do.The movie will live past theaters, as we will have other forms of releases as well later in the year, including DVD, Blu-Ray, digital and a major TV network. We can’t give details at this moment, but we are sure you will want to keep enjoying the ride this movie is.

For me more than a movie is a dream becoming a reality. Has been an insane non-stop hard work for two straight  years, with the help (physical and in spirit by a continued support) of some incredible people (family, friends, colleagues). All the doubts and frustrations, sleepless long a** nights along the way now seem without importance, but they were lessons, lessons that pushed us all involved in the process to work harder and harder every day.

More than a movie, this is the concoction of hard work from a team, and we hope you enjoy and get scared with this creation… ‘Dark Awakening’ , it’s aaaaliveeee. (sorry, got carried away with the horror and had to quote ‘Frankestein’)

We are here with the sole purpose of inducing a feeling that will have you sleep with your light on at night, look under your bed, check the closet, and most importantly will make you stay away from the basement… because ‘some secrets are better off buried’ ”

Watch this space for more information about the release!

Official US Theatrical Release Poster
Dark Awakening Official Trailer

‘Dark Awakening’ Premieres at the Cannes Film Market

Horror Film ‘Dark Awakening’ From Executive Producer of ‘The Ring’ Premieres at the Cannes Film Market This Month

MIAMI, FL–(Marketwired – May 13, 2014) –  Café Oscuro Films, in collaboration with Atlantic & Pacific Pictures, are pleased to announce the premiere of their most ambitious project to date, “Dark Awakening” (previously titled Nevermore) at the Cannes Film Market next May 18.

From the executive producer of “The Ring” (Michele Weisler), “Dark Awakening is a horror-thriller film that takes place in Cedar Rock Falls, a small fictional town in North Carolina where a man (James), his wife (Jennifer) and 7 year-old son (Danny) decide to move temporarily after the death of James’ mother. Soon, the family begins to experience strange episodes of frightening apparitions in the house, including those of dead children.

The film is co-written and directed by renowned director and special effects’ artist Dean C. Jones. Emmy Award winner, Mr. Jones has been actively involved in productions such as “Poltergeist,” “Poltergeist II,” “Star Trek,” “X-Men First Class” and “Pirates of theCaribbean,” among several others.

Legend of the genre and three-time Golden Globe nominee actor, Lance Henriksen, acts in the film as Father Donovan. Best known for his roles in ‘Alien’ and FOX’s “Millennium,” Mr. Henriksen is the perfect complement to a talented cast that includes Jason Cook (Days of our Lives and General Hospital) and Valerie Azlynn (Sullivan & Son and The Big Bang Theory), as well as model and Olympic medalist Lauren Sesselmann and little actor William Pifer in the role of Danny; both making their feature-film acting debut.

Filming of “Dark Awakening” took place in the Alamance County in the State of North Carolina for an entire month, giving the opportunity to many local residents to be cast in supporting roles throughout the movie.

Recently, the marketing team released the film’s official trailer and teaser, as well as the first promotional posters with amazing feedback from fans all around the world on the film’s social channels.

With Cannes just around the corner, Colombian-born Executive Producer for “Dark Awakening” Liliana Kligman (Café Oscuro Films) said:

“Filming Dark Awakening was one of the most rewarding experiences of my entire career. I had a lifetime dream that started at College, became a great idea a couple of years ago in Bogota, Colombia and then materialized as a production company in the US. Being able to work on such large and ambitious project as ‘Dark Awakening’ and then see it come to Cannes is just phenomenal. Hand in hand with our partners and co-producers, and the entire collaborative team, keeping our focus and working very hard every day, today, we are very proud of the final product and very confident Cannes will open a lot of doors not only for the film but for other projects in the pipeline.”

Hand in hand with Hollywood producer Robbie Little and his company The Little Film Company (Dark Awakening’s official sales agent), Café Oscuro Films and Atlantic & Pacific Pictures hope to secure a larger distribution deal as the movie shows at the Cannes Film Market, held in conjunction with the Cannes Film Festival, one of the highest profile film showcases in the world.

After closing a distribution deal, hopefully for as many territories as possible, “Dark Awakening” is expected to come to theaters for audiences to enjoy a world-class independent horror film that will leave viewers wanting more.

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