Malaysian Horror Film 'The Hungry One' to Be Directed by 'Exorcism of God' Filmmaker
Alejandro Hidalgo, director of 'The Exorcism of God,' is set to direct 'The Hungry One,' a horror film based on Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival. Abnormal Studios is handling sales.
The film connects Western horror with Malaysian folklore, potentially expanding international interest in regional horror.
- person
- Alejandro Hidalgo
- work
- The Hungry One
- event
- Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents & Film Market
- network
- Abnormal Studios
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Director's previous work
Alejandro Hidalgo directed 'The Exorcism of God,' which was previously released.
Studio involvement
Abnormal Studios, based in Kuala Lumpur, is handling worldwide sales for the film.
Cultural context
The film is set during Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival, a time of spiritual significance in the region.
Common questions
Who is directing the film?
Alejandro Hidalgo, who directed 'The Exorcism of God,' is directing 'The Hungry One.'
Which studio is handling sales?
Abnormal Studios, based in Kuala Lumpur, is handling worldwide sales for the film.
Sources
- ‘Exorcism of God’ Director Alejandro Hidalgo to Helm Malaysian Hungry Ghost Festival Horror ‘The Hungry One’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran, Variety · variety.com
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