Bloody Tennis: New Horror Film Serves Dread

Nikias Chryssos' English-language horror film, "Bloody Tennis," is generating buzz ahead of its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival. International distribution deals have already been secured for various territories, including the United States via Shudder, Australia, the Baltics, Italy, Japan, Poland, and Scandinavia.

The film delves into the sinister world of elite sports, where intense competition takes a dark turn. "Bloody Tennis" features brutal ambition, unsettling elements like blood-sucking leeches, and extreme athletic challenges. It follows Sophie as she navigates the harsh realities of an elite tennis academy hidden in Southern Europe, confronting fierce teammates and the school's disturbing undercurrents.

Produced by Augenschein in co-production with Port au Prince Film & Kultur Produktion and ZDF, the film was shot in Gran Canaria, Spain, and NRW, Germany. It boasts a notable cast including Helena Zengel and features a score by Jim Williams, known for his work on "Titane" and "Raw."