Alejandro Hidalgo to Direct 'The Hungry One' for Abnormal Studios
Alejandro Hidalgo will direct the supernatural horror film set during Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival, with Abnormal Studios handling worldwide sales in Busan.
Alejandro Hidalgo has been attached to direct the supernatural horror film 'The Hungry One,' according to Variety. The project is set during Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival.
Kuala Lumpur-based Abnormal Studios is handling worldwide sales for the film, which is being introduced at the Busan International Film Festival's Asian Contents & Film Market.
Singapore-based Clover Films has acquired the rights for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
The film is in pre-production, and producers are working to secure the final portion of its financing.
Previous Work
Hidalgo's first feature, 'The House at the End of Time,' is Venezuela's biggest horror hit at the box office. His 2021 follow-up, 'The Exorcism of God,' bowed at Fantastic Fest and sold to more than 150 countries.
Producer Harrison Allen won the live action short Oscar at this year's Academy Awards for the Netflix title 'The Singers.' Thomas Percy Kim's debut feature 'Isle Child' premiered in Toronto, and screenwriter Justin Parker worked on the development of HBO's 'Station Eleven.'
Quick answers
Who is directing 'The Hungry One'?
Alejandro Hidalgo has been attached to direct the supernatural horror film.
Where is 'The Hungry One' being introduced?
The project is being introduced at the Busan International Film Festival's Asian Contents & Film Market.
Which territories has Clover Films acquired for 'The Hungry One'?
Clover Films has acquired the rights for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.