Based on the extraordinary true story, MURDEROUS TRANCE follows detective Anders Olsen (Pilou Asbæk) as he investigates a case in which a bank robber shoots two bank clerks before fleeing with the money. With the help of a hypnotist (Rade Šerbedžija), Olsen discovers a sinister mystery involving mind control and the charismatic criminal Björn Schow Nielsen (Josh Lucas) who secretly befriends the investigator’s young wife, bringing the menace ever closer to the investigator while putting their lives in great danger.
“MURDEROUS TRANCE,” STARRING JOSH LUCAS AND PILOU ASBÆK, DEBUTS TRAILER & RELEASE DATE
Los Angeles, CA – December 22, 2020 – MVD Entertainment Group has acquired North American rights to Arto Halonen’s feature thriller MURDEROUS TRANCE. The film will be available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and to rent and own on North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms through MVD Entertainment Group on February 9, 2021.
Based on the extraordinary true story, MURDEROUS TRANCE follows detective Anders Olsen (Pilou Asbæk, “Game of Thrones”, Ghost in the Shell) as he investigates a case in which a bank robber shoots two bank clerks before fleeing with the money. With the help of a hypnotist (Rade Šerbedžija, “Downton Abbey”, Mission Impossible 2), Olsen discovers a sinister mystery involving mind control and the charismatic criminal Björn Schow Nielsen (Josh Lucas, Ford v. Ferrari, The Lincoln Lawyer) who secretly befriends the investigator’s young wife, bringing the menace ever closer to the investigator while putting their lives in great danger.
Directed by Arto Halonen and written by Halonen, William Aldridge, and Mitchell Bard, MURDEROUS TRANCE was produced by Halonen, Igor Nola, and Timo T. Lahtinen. MURDEROUS TRANCE stars Josh Lucas (Ford v. Ferrari), Pilou Asbæk (Game of Thrones), Rade Šerbedžija (Downton Abbey), Christopher Fulford (A Prayer For The Dying), and Sara Soulié (The Golden Anniversary).
“The team at Moonstone Entertainment is thrilled to be continuing our distribution relationship with MVD with MURDEROUS TRANCE,” said Ernst Etchie Stroh at Moonstone Entertainment. “We’re excited to finally present this edge-of-your seat mystery to film fans in 2021.”
“During this time while more people are at safely quarantining and seeking out a variety of home entertainment options, I’m looking forward to premiering this exciting new thriller on VOD, Blu-ray and DVD from Moonstone Entertainment after the new year,” said Eric D. Wilkinson, Director of Home Video Sales and Acquisitions at MVD Entertainment Group.
The deal was negotiated by Eric D. Wilkinson on behalf of MVD Entertainment Group and Ernst Etchie Stroh of Moonstone Entertainment on behalf of the filmmakers.