![]() Were it not for some recovered publicity photos and newspaper reviews, movie historians might not know that it ever existed. No copies of the silent film survive today. ![]() Strangely, Dracula himself is an insane musician in this version, rather than a suave aristocrat. ![]() Filmed in Hungary and directed by Karoly Latjay, Dracula’s Death tells the story of a young woman who gets a terrible nightmare after she crosses paths with the eponymous villain. Released in 1921, Dracula’s Death was the earliest attempt to convert the 1897 novel into a motion picture. Ten years later, Stoker’s most notorious character made his big screen debut. The writer’s longstanding debts and poor health kept him in dire financial straits until he passed away in 1911. Although the book sold around 30,000 copies per year for the next three decades, most of its profits bypassed Stoker and went directly to his publisher. Most reviews were favorable: “Persons of small courage and weak nerves should confine their reading of these gruesome pages strictly to the hours between dawn and sunset,” gushed The Daily Mail.įurther praise was heaped on by the incomparable Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who told Stoker, “I think it is the very best story of diatribe which I have read for many years.” Alas, such esteem did not turn Dracula’s author into a wealthy man. A gothic thriller, Dracula first hit the shelves in 1897. Piantedosi negotiated the deal with UTA Independent Film Group.Stoker’s famous novel earned him some welcome praise, but very little cash. ![]() We look forward to presenting this original film to audiences worldwide.” Tony Piantedosi, Vice President of Acquisitions at Gravitas Ventures, said: “Kellen builds upon a unique premise to craft a story that is by turns moving and hilarious. I am beyond grateful to the American High family for making this dream a reality and excited for Looks That Kill to find it’s audience.” I can honestly say that in Gravitas we found a partner that cherishes our film and is passionate about sharing it with the world. Kellen Moore said: “Through every step of the filmmaking process it is vital to find partners that believe in your movie as much as you do. The film is produced by American High’s Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps, Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Glen Trotiner, and Austin Sepulveda and is executive produced by Ryan Bennett and Michael Glassman. Looks That Kill is a dark comedy about Max Richards (Brandon Flynn), a teenage boy born with a medical condition of being lethally attractive, who is changed forever when he meets Alex, a girl with her own bizarre ailment, who aids him on his quest of self-discovery… without accidentally killing someone. Gravitas Ventures has acquired worldwide rights to Looks That Kill from American High, the US production company that specializes in heartfelt teen comedies.ĭirected by Kellen Moore, the movie will be released on demand on June 19, and stars Brandon Flynn ( 13 Reasons Why, True Detective and John Kander’s Kid Victory), Julia Goldani Telles ( The Affair, Bunheads), Ki Hong Lee ( Maze Runner, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), and Annie Mumolo ( Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, Bad Moms, This is 40, Bridesmaids).
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