Trailer For an Eerie-Looking Mongolian Horror Film ABERRANCE
Freestyle Digital Media has released a trailer for a Mongolian horror film titled Aberrance and it looks like an eerily twisted movie. I like watching international horror films because, for the most part, they tend to offer something different and unique. The stories they tell aren’t the same things that we see over and over again here in the US.
In Aberrance, “When city dwellers Erkhmee and Selenge arrive at an old cabin deep in the Mongolian wilds, a sense of foreboding settles over the couple. Erkhmee’s seemingly keen desire to provide a safe and nurturing space for his artistic wife is at odds with the violent actions and mannerisms their quizzical neighbor observes. As the neighbor digs deeper for the reason behind this aberrant behavior, only more questions and trouble arise.”
Aberrance is going to be the first Mongolian horror feature to be released theatrically in the U.S., introducing Mongolian cinema to new audiences, which is pretty cool! The film had its North American premiere at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival to positive reviews.
Alexa Khan of Three Flames Pictures said in a statement: “As a Mongolian and American filmmaker, I am honored to see our film being distributed theatrically in the US,” said Alexa Khan of Three Flames Pictures. “It is a milestone to celebrate and excited to contribute to the AAPI filmmaking community that is making the marks in the US.”
Trevor Morgan Doyle of Three Flames Pictures added: “As a Gulf War veteran and a film producer, setting a lofty goal of a theatrical distribution for a Mongolian film and having it realized is extremely gratifying. Our long-term plan is to get Mongolian cinema and artists the recognition that they deserve. We’re grateful and excited for the opportunity and for what the future holds!”
Aberrance is directed by Baatar Batsukh who also co-wrote the film with Erdene Orosoo (Kinsman of the Sun) and Byambasuren Ganbat.
The film stars Selenge Chadraabal (Six Feet), Erkhembayar Ganbat, Yalalt Namsrai (Snowman), Oyundary Jamsranjav (Disorder), Badamtsetseg Batmunkh, Bayarsanaa Batchuluun and Ariunbyamba Sukhee (Guardians).
The movie will be coming to U.S. theaters on October 6, 2023. The video on demand (VOD) and digital release will follow in 2024.
