Fantasia 2011: IFC Film Acquires "Burke and Hare" and Screening Information

IFC Films send us news that they've acquired John Landis' latest film "Burke and Hare" starring Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis. The film is set to hit theaters on September 9th, but it will be premiering on VOD and Sundancenow.com on August 5th.

Press Release:

The first feature length film in over 10 years from director John Landis (THE BLUES BROTHERS), and featuring an all star cast led by Simon Pegg (SHAUN OF THE DEAD) and Andy Serkis (THE LORD OF THE RINGS), BURKE AND HARE is a comedic take on the true story of the 1828 Edinburgh body-snatchers William Burke (Simon Pegg) and William Hare (Andy Serkis). These two Irish entrepreneurs discover that a dead body can fetch a hefty price when the demands of the leading medical professors Dr. Knox (Tom Wilkinson) and Dr. Monroe (Tim Curry) reach beyond that of the local supply.

BURKE AND HARE will be available on SundanceNOW starting August 5th ahead of its theatrical debut on September 9th. The film stars Simon Pegg, Andy Serkis, Isla Fisher (WEDDING CRASHERS), Tim Curry (THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW), and Tom Wilkinson (SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE).

The film is also playing at this year's Fantasia International Film Festival. Director John Landis will be on hand for the screening and he will also receive the festival's Lifetime Achievement Award before the screening.

Upcoming Screenings:

July 27th, 2011 / 9:30 pm / Hall Theater / Montreal Canada
August 5th, 2011 / 9:45 pm / J.A. De Seve Theater / Montreal Canada