Alarm Pictures, which specializes in more independent and genre films, has acquired US and UK rights for the folklore art house horror Vampire by director, screenwriter and actor Branko Tomović.
After witnessinga crime in London, Arnaut wants to take cover for a while. At the invitation of the charming but ruthless Vesna, he comes to a small remote village in Serbia to take care of the cemetery. He begins to have nightmares influenced by Grandma Draga who takes him to the dark side and suspects that the friendly villagers have evil intentions with him.
In addition to Tomović, who plays the main role , the film also stars the famous Serbian actress Eva Ras, as well as Gorica Regodić and Joakim Tasić.
Branko Tomović, a Serbian actor born in Germany, made his debut as a director and screenwriter withthis film. Tomović graduated in acting from the prestigious Lee Strasberg Institute for Theater and Film in New York.
Tomović had the following to say about his directorial debut: “This film is inspired by true stories about the appearance of vampires in Serbia in the 18th century. These are stories about the origin of vampires, because although the film is a modern story, it is based on myths, superstitions and elements of folk culture. I want to show the mysterious side of Serbia. This achievement is also a kind of allegory about a man who, as a child of an emigrant, returns to his native country and encounters local customs, traditions and a way of life that is completely different and which he finds difficult to accept. ”
Alarm Pictures will launch Tomović’s Vampire on digital platforms in the USA and UK on May 16th this year.