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Stars: Roxanne Pallett, Jason Mewes, Frances Ruffelle, Jessica-Jane Stafford, Emma Buckley, Peter Barrett | Written by Adam J. Marsh | Directed by Owen Tooth

Albion Court is the least ‘des res’ in the neighbourhood – a hangout for drug dealers, rife with squatters and two residents recently died in an apparent bizarre suicide pact. However when Sarah (Roxanne Pallett) in thrown out by her abusive, alcoholic mother (Frances Ruffelle), she has no choice but to move in to the notorious block. Determined to make the best of things Sarah tries to settle in but she is disturbed by bizarre neighbours, strange sounds coming through the paper-thin walls, creepy images on the TV and an overwhelming feeling that she is being watched.

Things get a whole lot worse when a badly mutilated body of one of her neighbours is found hanging in the lift and more and more residents begin to disappear – including squatter-come-burglar...

Brit horror “Devil’s Tower” might not have the most original name or premise, revolving around sinister goings on in a shabby housing estate tower block, though it does at least have a pretty interesting cast, led by actress Roxanne Pallett, best known for her work on popular UK countryside soap “Emmerdale” and Jason Mewes of “Jay and Silent Bob” fame. Directed by Owen Tooth and written by Adam J. Marsh, the film follows the recent trend of combining urban decay and grounded anxieties with the supernatural, throwing in some oddball comedy and nudity for good measure. The tower in question is Albion Court, a rundown block long past any former glory it might once have had, now home to squatters and drug dealers, and where two residents were recently found dead in mysterious circumstances. Roxanne Pallett plays Sarah, a young woman thrown out of her home by her thoroughly...

Playing as part of this year's Grimmfest in the UK is Jason Mewes' next flick, Devil's Tower. The film is also heading to UK Blu-ray and DVD, and we have a new trailer for you! Check it out!

Owen Tooth directes. Jason Mewes, Roxanne Pallett, and Frances Ruffelle star.

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Albion Court is the least ‘des res’ in the neighbourhood – a hangout for drug dealers, rife with squatters, and two residents recently died in an apparent bizarre suicide pact. Sarah (Pallett) has been thrown out by her abusive, alcoholic mother (Ruffelle) so she moves in to the notorious block.

Determined to make the best of things, Sarah tries to settle in; but she is disturbed by bizarre neighbours, strange sounds coming through the paper-thin walls, creepy images on the TV, and an overwhelming feeling that she is being watched. Things get a whole lot worse when a badly mutilated...

Jason Mewes in a zombie flick?! Yep, that's the in-a-nutshell premise of Devil's Tower, which has just been scooped up for distribution in various territories. Put down that joint and read on for full details!

Per Screen Daily, Monster Pictures has acquired UK and Australian rights to the film, which is the debut feature of Owen Tooth. Canadian and North American rights were picked up by Uncork'd Entertainment.

In Devil's Tower, Jason Mewes plays Sid, whose friend goes missing. He and new girl Sarah investigate the disappearance in their tower block, and uncover the secret of a vengeful ghost possessing a horde of zombies. They must fight for their lives - and their souls.

Roxanne Pallett, Frances Ruffelle, Jessica-Jane Stafford and Emma Buckley also star.

Dominic Burns produced under his company Hawthorn Productions, along with Templeheart Media.

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Horror [pictured], starring Jason Mewes, has also sold to North America.

Monster Pictures has acquired UK and Australian rights to Devil’s Tower.

Owen Tooth’s debut feature stars Jason Mewes and was shot in the UK. Dominic Burns produced under his company Hawthorn Productions, along with Templeheart Media.

Uncork’d Entertainment has also picked up North American/Canadian rights to the horror.

The producers are optimistic on further deals before the market closes.

Roxanne Pallett and Jason Mewes have signed up to star in the upcoming UK horror film Devil's Tower. The Emmerdale and Waterloo Road actress will make her big-screen debut in the project from first-time director Owen Tooth, reports HeyUGuys. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back star Jason Mewes will join Pallett, along with Frances Ruffelle (Les Misérables), Jessica Jane Clement (The Real Hustle), Peter Barrett, Jazz Lintott and Emma Buckley. Hawthorn Productions' Dominic Burns will produce the film, and said of the castings: "I'm thrilled with the cast we've put together, Roxanne Pallett is now focusing on film and I can instantly see why, her on-screen performance is remarkable. (more)...

Here’s a rather nice exclusive to start the week as we can announce that Jason Mewes and Roxanne Pallett are to co-lead the forthcoming horror film, Devil’s Tower, currently shooting in Derbyshire.

You’ll know Mewes from his brilliant work in Kevin Smith’s films from the View Askewniverse and Zack and Miri Make a Porno, and seeing him take a leading role in a British movie is a very interesting move.

Pallett has been a long-standing star of Emmerdale, and most recently appeared in the BBC’s Waterloo Road, and this should be a great role for her to break through on the big screen.

Starring alongside them will be the Tony Award-winning Frances Ruffelle (Les Misérables), Jessica Jane Clement (The Real Hustle), Peter Barrett (UFO, Jack Falls), Jazz Lintott (UFO, Airborne), and Emma Buckley (How to Stop Being a Loser), in her first principal role.

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One film festival I'm bound and determined to make it to one of these years is the South African HorrorFest, but for now I'll just have to live vicariously through those of you who live close enough to attend. And after taking a look at this year's lineup, I'm pretty sure that if you are in the area, you won't want to miss it!

Growing into the country's ultimate Halloween event covering indie, new and classic movies, short films, music, literature and a range of Halloween festivities, 2011 marks the annual South African HorrorFest's lucky 7th year! It runs 26 October through 4 November.

Almost each of the exciting feature films and short films make their South African theatrical premieres. The Makabra Ensemble will also debut their Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde movie soundtrack performance, live to the screening of this 1920 silent classic.

In addition to the colourful audience Halloween dress-up event linked up with the live soundtrack show,...