The Shudder Original Film ‘A Wounded Fawn’ to Premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Festival

Written by John Edward Betancourt

The story of the horror streamer Shudder is quite amazing when you take a moment to think about it. Because this once startup, one armed with a solid foundation of classics, quickly exploded into so much more. In fact, it almost seemed as though overnight, this streaming service became the destination for top-tier horror. Courtesy of an aggressive plan to curate the finest horror films onto the platform, be it through rights acquisition or the outright creation of movies and shows that would feature stunningly scary and thoughtful horror stories that would make the greats proud, and this plan truly helped to establish Shudder as the premier horror streamer on the market.
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But what’s truly amazing, is that Shudder is preparing to write an incredible new chapter in its story. For the respect the network has earned through its original programming is going to allow for a Shudder Original to make its debut at the 2022 Tribeca Festival. A move that will only further establish Shudder’s standing as the go-to for quality horror and grow its reputation and standing and library further, and well, here are the details on the upcoming Tribeca debut of A Wounded Fawn, courtesy of Shudder.

‘Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, has announced that its newest Shudder Original Film, horror feature A Wounded Fawn, will have its world premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Festival. Shudder will release the film, which is written and directed by Travis Stevens (Girl on the Third Floor, Jakob’s Wife), in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand in late 2022.
 
“We’re thrilled the Tribeca Festival has recognized Travis Stevens’ distinct and visually arresting nightmare,” said Shudder general manager Craig Engler. “Shudder members are in for a viewing experience that is equal parts gripping, unexpected and surprisingly funny.”
 
Added Stevens, “As the horror genre continues to push forward in fun directions, it's only possible with the imagination and support of companies like Shudder. Their belief in this project and in the artists making it, has been wonderful. We're looking forward to sharing this wild film with audiences at Tribeca and around the world.”
 
Inspired by surrealist art and Greek mythology, A Wounded Fawn follows the story of Meredith Tanning, a local museum curator who is dipping her toe back into the dating pool, only to be targeted by a charming serial killer.  When a fateful romantic getaway between the two becomes a tense game of cat and mouse, both must confront the madness within him.
 
A Wounded Fawn stars Sarah Lind (Jakob’s Wife), Josh Ruben (Werewolves Within) and Malin Barr (The Beta Test, Honeydew) and is an Original Shudder Production, produced by Stevens, Joe Barbagallo via his Barbhouse shingle and Laurence Gendron via Genco Pictures, from a screenplay by Stevens and Nathan Faudree.
 
About Shudder 
AMC Networks’ Shudder is a premium streaming video service, super-serving members with the best selection in genre entertainment, covering horror, thrillers and the supernatural. Shudder’s expanding library of film, TV series, and originals is available on most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.’

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