Sean Cronin’s Magnificent Films Unveils Brace of Vampire Projects at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran British filmmakers Sean Cronin and Peter Stylianou’s latest feature, “Drained,” has wrapped post-production and is being sold by Cronin’s Magnificent Films at the Cannes Film Market.
Cronin is also an actor who has appeared in “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” He has played villains in some 89 films, besides directing several titles. “Drained,” a vampire film, co-directed and produced by Cronin and Stylianou from a screenplay by Stylianou, follows Thomas, a jobless post-graduate artist who falls for Rhea, a mysterious woman who is revealed to be a vampire.
As their dark romance progresses, Thomas’s health declines, plunging him into a chaotic spiral. The cast features Ruaridh Aldington (“Dirty Boy”) and Madalina Bellariu Ion (“Dampyr”) as the doomed lovers.
Supporting roles are filled by Craig Conway (“Dog Soldiers”), Angela Dixon (“Never Let Go”), Andrew Lyle-Pinnock, Natasha Patel (“The Witcher: Blood Origin”), Andrew Lee Potts (“Band of Brothers”), Diana Yekinni, Ayvianna Snow, Kenton Lloyd Morgan and Timothy Blore. “Drained” was shot in London and is a collaborative effort by Magnificent Films, House 54 and Red Guerilla Films.
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