Vicious Circle Films to Release Gregg Holtgrewe’s DAWNING on DVD
Here's some cool news about Gregg Holtgrewe's upcoming horror film called Dawning. It's made its successful festival rounds and looks like it's going to be a great watch for all you horror antics out there! We'll have more on this soon!
From the Press Release:
April 18, 2011 – Philadelphia, PA — Breaking Glass Pictures will release director Gregg Holtgrewe’s “Dawning” on DVD June 28 under the Vicious Circle Films label. The award-winning psychological thriller has played more than a dozen film festivals and has received acclaim from horror critics across the country.
When siblings Chris and Aurora go to visit their father and stepmother at their northern Minnesota cabin, their first night turns tragic after the family dog disappears into the woods and ends up mortally wounded. As the family reels from the sudden loss of their beloved pet, underlying feelings of resentment begin boiling to the surface. Then, a crazed, blood-soaked stranger barges into the cabin and tells the family that he has come to save them…but from what? Though their unwanted guest may just be a lone maniac, menacing noises outside suggest the presence of something far more frightening. It’s not long before the family realizes a dark force is at play – one that wants them all dead by the dawning of the day.
Director Gregg Holtgrewe’s “Dawning” is a psychological thriller that ratchets up the tension as it uncovers the hidden demons that can tear a family apart. With its mysterious and unpredictable plotline, it rivets viewers till its shocking and disturbing end.
“Dawning” received warm praise from horror critics — making its way onto five annual top ten lists — and took home awards including the Silver Ace Award at the Las Vegas Film Festival, Best Picture at the Rhode Island International Film Festival, and both Best Screenplay and Audience Award at the Solstice Film Festival.
Bonus features will include: Writer/director commentary, cast commentary, behind-the-scenes featurette with exclusive interviews, and deleted footage.