Horror Adaptation of Dante’s ‘The Divine Comedy,’ by ‘Invoking Yell’ Director Patricio Valladares, Gets First Look From Skincrawl Studios
Industry coverage: Variety — Patricio Valladares’ The Divine Comedy
Shot in Rome, the film follows Dante, a grieving writer who descends into the underworld in a desperate attempt to bring back his deceased wife, Beatrice. Guided by Virgil, a former priest, Dante must journey through the circles of hell, confronting supernatural entities and the darkest manifestations of guilt, desire, and suffering.
The film stars Christopher Rygh (Vikings: Valhalla), Matthew Metcalfe, Tilda Metsola, and Fadhilla Othman. The production brings together Italian company Anxur and Irish genre outfit Skincrawl Limited, with international sales handled by Skincrawl Studios.
Following the completion of principal photography, The Divine Comedy is moving forward toward the international film market, with further announcements regarding its distribution and release plans expected in the coming months.
