The sadness will be available exclusively on Shudder in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, May 12, 2022. The streaming service has posted a new clip online:
Said Craig Engler, general manager of Shudder, “The sadness is a brutal, cross-border shocker, one of the boldest and bloodiest we have ever acquired. We expect it to have a legendary and well-deserved following among Shudder members. “
The sadness was shot in Taipei, Taiwan, where Canadian author / director Rob Jabbaz, originally from Mississauga, Ontario, now lives and follows a young couple, played by Regina Lei (76 Horror Bookstore) and Berant Zhu (We are masters, How to train our dragon), trying to reunite in the middle of a city ravaged by a plague that turns its victims into insane, bloodthirsty sadists.
Tzu Chiang Wang (It’s drizzle) and In Ru Chen also star. The film is produced by David Barker and executive produced by Li-Cheng Huang, while Eunice Cheng associate produced for Machi Xcelsior Studios.
“It’s been such an enjoyable bizarre journey The sadness made and distributed! I’m incredibly excited that everyone out there should finally see it! ” said Rob Jabbaz.
The sadness shocked audiences across the globe and was known for receiving trigger warnings from genre festival programmers who had never before felt the need to use such brands. Compared to a return to the cross-border 90s Hong Kong Category III exploitation film by Fantasia’s artistic director Mitch Davis, Toronto-based sales and distribution company Raven Banner Entertainment represents the title worldwide and will release it in Canada, saying of the acquisition of Shudder:
“From the moment we first saw it The sadness, we knew this was something special. The film reaches heights that are rarely achieved in the horror room. Rob Jabbaz is certainly a talent to watch, “said Raven Banner’s managing partner Michael Paszt.” Shudder is without a doubt the home of The Sadness and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them. “
In the meantime, here’s our previous coverage of The sadness:
The sadness is a Taiwanese science fiction horror film from 2021 about a deadly virus that causes humans to mutate into zombies.
Written and directed by Canadian-born Rob Jabbaz – with his feature film debut – starring Berant Zhu (We are masters; How to train our dragon), Regina, Tzu-Chiang Wang, Ralf Chiu and Ying-Ru Chen.
Reason:
Many people have become infected with a new type of virus and are starting to mutate and attack innocent people. Meanwhile, others are trying to find a cure. With the spread of the new virus, people all over the world are becoming numb to the situation. No one believes that the mutation of the virus and the Tibet crisis is on its way. Junzhe and his girlfriend Kai Ting discuss when the epidemic will end, but try to continue their lives as usual.
One morning, after Junzhe drives Kai Ting to work, they are separated after witnessing attacks by unknown thugs: including the breakfast shop owner who is beaten and bitten by his grandmother, the neighbor who runs out into the street with a weapon, and frequent rabid riots in various places.
Panic and screams spread throughout the city. Infected abnormal people are everywhere. Who can survive the horrors of violence and murder? How does Junzhe find a way to survive and save his beloved girlfriend who is missing?
Our views:
For once, the online rumor about a new horror movie turns out to be genuine. The sadness is a well-filmed, brutal, cross-border film. And it’s even more impressive that this is writer-director Rob Jabbaz’s first feature. Initially, he teases us with a seemingly harmless opening that focuses on the trivial details of getting ready for work.
However, it quickly becomes clear that there is a virus raging through the population, and the action becomes hectic and extremely squirting. Without wanting to go into spoilers, the horror is also deeply disturbing. Jabbaz really does not hold back much, although there are rumors that his first edit was even more outrageous.
The pace is slowed down in the last section and includes some political barbs. But at the time, the eerie and shocking events really needed a context, so it’s understandable that a reflection is needed. The ending is perhaps too predictable, which is a shame yet The sadness remains a true eye-opener and a welcome reminder that horror can still push the boundaries of what is considered entertainment. Adrian J Smith, MOVIES and MANIA
Other reviews:
“The genre is not really my cup of tea personally, but the director knew what he was getting himself into and he exceeded my expectations on a technical and narrative level with brilliance.” Store Chungus
“It turns out fast The sadness refuses to stick to the average viral horror movie. Jabbaz keeps the death knell on the pulse of the current climate and delivers a furious manifesto that aims at any cinematic taboo and tests your gag reflex in the process. It’s cross-border horror of the highest, most aggressive order. “Cursed disgusting
“The film does not quite manage to sustain itself all the way through and it loses a bit of momentum as it continues […] The sadness is a film told with an enormous amount of skill and flair as well as buckets and buckets and even more buckets of fake blood. It’s insanely horrible and visceral, and it’s simply the most brutal movie you want to see this year. ” Coastal House Media
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