2011 Slamdance Hit "Atrocious" Set to Scare Up AMC Theaters

Bloody Disgustings and The Collective has send us information regarding their next film in the Bloody Disgusting's "Night Terrors Series" over at AMC Theaters, "Atrocious". It's one of the most anticipated indie horror films of the year, as the film has gained buzz at the 43rd Sitges International Film Festival and this year's Slamdance Film Festival. The film opens in AMC Theaters August 17, 2011 with midnight showings on Friday and 10pm showings on Wednesdays.

Press Release:

What: The directorial debut of Spanish helmer Fernando Barreda Luna, ATROCIOUS. Produced by Octavi Martínez, David Sanz, and Jessica Villegas Lattuada, ATROCIOUS is a Nabu Films and Silencio Rodamos Producciones production. View the official trailer at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGOgo8wju5I.

ATROCIOUS premiered internationally at the 43rd Sitges International Film Festival and then at Slamdance this past January 2011, garnering a tide of online buzz and quick comparisons to 2008's PARANORMAL ACTIVITY.

ATROCIOUS is a gruesome, mind-bending thriller shot in a style reminiscent of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. The horror film excerpts found footage from a film reel recovered by Spanish police, documenting a family of five discovering the truth behind a dangerous urban legend. The 37 hours of found footage follow Cristian and July Quintanilla passing time at their summer home by investigating a terrifying and mysterious urban legend. As their investigation intensifies, strange occurrences in and around the house escalate rapidly, culminating finally in unspeakable atrocities.

Director Fernando Barreda Luna was born in Mexico in 1983. A screenwriter, editor, producer, and director, he is the founder of production company Nabu Films. Atrocious is his feature film debut.

WHEN: Opens Theatrically August 17, 2011
Show times are 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and midnight on Fridays

WHERE: AMC Theaters. Please visit BloodyDisgustingSelects.com for tickets and show times or check local listings.