Bloody Tennis: Nikias Chryssos' English-Language Debut in Supernatural Body-Horror
The upcoming supernatural body-horror film "Bloody Tennis" marks Nikias Chryssos' English-language debut and has been acquired for international sales by The Playmaker. The movie, produced by Augenschein, features a talented cast including Sandra Guldberg Kampp, Helena Zengel, Lucie Zhang, Lily Taieb, Elina Löwensohn, and Zlatko Burić, with an original score by Jim Williams. Set in an elite tennis academy in southern Europe, the film explores the dark and brutal world of competitive sports taken to extreme levels, where only the most ruthless can survive.
Chryssos, known for his previous works "Der Bunker" and "A Pure Place," brings his unique directorial style to "Bloody Tennis," creating a wild and highly entertaining horror experience. The film, supported by Film-und Medienstiftung and German Federal Film Fund (DFFF), is a German production in collaboration with Port au Prince Film & Kultur Produktion and ZDF. The Playmaker is excited to present this thrilling and visually striking film to international distributors at the American Film Market.
Producer Jonas Katzenstein from Augenschein praises Chryssos' distinctive visual style and ability to captivate audiences with his bold and darkly comic storytelling. The partnership between Augenschein, The Playmaker, and the talented filmmaking team behind "Bloody Tennis" promises a cinematic journey filled with suspense, horror, and unexpected twists. Get ready for a gripping and intense viewing experience with "Bloody Tennis," a film that pushes the boundaries of horror and sports genres.