Spanish Horror Film ‘Lily’s Ritual’ Acquired by Black Mandala Ahead of Grimmfest Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Key Takeaways
- Black Mandala acquired international sales rights for the Spanish horror film "Lily's Ritual" by Manu Herrera.
- The film emphasizes practical effects, utilizing prosthetic makeup for approximately 90% of its horror elements.
- "Lily's Ritual" will have its world premiere at the Grimmfest festival in Manchester, UK, running October 9-12.
- The plot involves four friends performing a witchcraft initiation in 1999 that turns into a sacrifice to the demon Lilith.
- The production is supported by a transmedia strategy, including a comic book and a horror podcast.
The Spanish horror film "Lily's Ritual," directed by Manu Herrera, has been acquired for international sales by New Zealand's Black Mandala and will debut at Grimmfest in Manchester. A key feature of the production is its commitment to practical effects, utilizing prosthetic makeup and traditional techniques for roughly 90% of the film, meticulously designed by Pedro de Diego. The story follows four friends gathering at a cabin during the 1999 fall equinox for an initiation ritual that ultimately targets Lily as a sacrifice to the demon Lilith. The cast features Maggie García in her leading debut, alongside Patricia Peñalver and social media influencer Mike Fajardo, whose large following is expected to boost promotion. Furthermore, the production is employing a transmedia strategy, including a tie-in comic book and a horror podcast centered on the demon Lilith, to extend its reach beyond the theatrical release. The 17th edition of Grimmfest, where the film premieres, runs from October 9th to the 12th.
