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'The Whistler' Unleashes Evil Spirit on Screen
1 Apr
Summary
- Supernatural thriller 'The Whistler' acquired for North America.
- Film stars Diane Guerrero and Juan Pablo Raba.
- Based on Venezuelan legend of El Silbón, a spirit that lures victims.
Vertical Entertainment has secured North American distribution rights for the supernatural thriller "The Whistler." The film, featuring Diane Guerrero and Juan Pablo Raba, delves into the harrowing story of a couple confronting squatters on a remote Venezuelan farm.
Distraught mother Nicole, played by Guerrero, seeks contact with her deceased daughter through the squatters' spiritual claims. Her attempt inadvertently unleashes a sinister spirit known from Venezuelan legend as El Silbón, which lures people to their demise with a disembodied whistle. Raba portrays Nicole's husband, Sebastian.
Directed by Diego Velasco, the film was shot in Colombia and is inspired by local folklore. "The Whistler" is scheduled for a dual release on April 17th, with a limited theatrical run and VOD availability. Its festival premiere is set for April 11th at Brazil's Fantaspoa festival.
