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First Look at Dante's 'Divine Comedy' Horror Adaptation

Skincrawl Studios has released a first glimpse of "The Divine Comedy," a supernatural horror film directed by Patricio Valladares. The project serves as a modern reimagining of the "Inferno" segment from Dante Alighieri's classic poem, focusing on a grieving writer named Dante. In this version, the protagonist attempts to rescue his deceased wife, Beatrice, by descending into the realm of the dead. He is accompanied by Virgil, a former priest, as they navigate various nightmarish circles of Hell. Screenwriter Loris Curci noted that the adaptation incorporates elements of Greek tragedy and classical mythology to enhance the visual experience. The production is a co-production between Italy's Anxur Films and Skincrawl Limited, featuring a cast that includes Christopher Rygh and Tilda Metsola. Although described as a small-budget production, the creators view it as their most ambitious work to date. Skincrawl Studios plans to showcase a teaser trailer for the film at the upcoming American Film Market. Following that, the company intends to present the film at the European Film Market in Berlin early next year. The studio aims to enter the film into various international festivals to gauge audience interest.

· Variety

The essential points

  1. 01Director Patricio Valladares helms this supernatural horror reimagining of Dante's famous Inferno narrative.
  2. 02The plot follows a grieving writer guided by a former priest through various circles of Hell.
  3. 03Skincrawl Studios will debut a teaser trailer for the film at the American Film Market.
  4. 04The production is an international co-production between Skincrawl Limited and Italy's Anxur Films.
The full brief

Skincrawl Studios has released a first glimpse of "The Divine Comedy," a supernatural horror film directed by Patricio Valladares. The project serves as a modern reimagining of the "Inferno" segment from Dante Alighieri's classic poem, focusing on a grieving writer named Dante. In this version, the protagonist attempts to rescue his deceased wife, Beatrice, by descending into the realm of the dead. He is accompanied by Virgil, a former priest, as they navigate various nightmarish circles of Hell.

Screenwriter Loris Curci noted that the adaptation incorporates elements of Greek tragedy and classical mythology to enhance the visual experience. The production is a co-production between Italy's Anxur Films and Skincrawl Limited, featuring a cast that includes Christopher Rygh and Tilda Metsola. Although described as a small-budget production, the creators view it as their most ambitious work to date.

Skincrawl Studios plans to showcase a teaser trailer for the film at the upcoming American Film Market. Following that, the company intends to present the film at the European Film Market in Berlin early next year. The studio aims to enter the film into various international festivals to gauge audience interest.