THE CHILD REMAINS (Canada, 2017, 112’)
Regia / Direction – Sceneggiatura / Screenplay: Michael Melski
Produttore / Producer: Craig Cameron, Michael Melski, David Miller
Interpreti / Cast: Suzanne Clement, Allan Hawco, Shelley Thompson, Geza Kovacs
Fotografia / Cinematography: Ken Le Blanc
Montaggio / Editor: Thorben Bieger
Produzione / Production Company – Distribuzione / Distributor: Malefic Films
Contatti: www.thechildremains.com
Premi / Awards: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2017 (Cina) – Selezione Ufficiale, ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2017 (USA) – Selezione Ufficiale
An expectant couple’s intimate weekend turns to psychological terror when they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home where unwanted infants and mothers were murdered. Inspired by the true story of the infamous 'Butterbox Babies' and their macabre chapter in Canadian history, THE CHILD REMAINS is a twisting supernatural thriller that emphasizes story and suspense over shock and gore. A tribute to great atmospheric horror such as The Shining, Rosemary’s Baby, and The Orphanage, the film features stunning performances from Cannes Best Actress winner Suzanne Clement (Mommy), Allan Hawco (Frontier), Shelley Thompson (Labyrinth) and genre hero Geza Kovacs (Scanners, The Dead Zone). the film is written, directed and co-produced by award-winning NS filmmaker Michael Melski (Growing Op, Charlie Zone, Perfume War) and produced by Craig Cameron (The Corridor, Touch and Go). THE CHILD REMAINS is about the evil that lurks behind the postcard.
Michael Melski
Michael Melski is an award-winning writer-director of feature films including the dramatic thriller CHARLIE ZONE (2013), winner of Best Feature Film at the Atlantic Film Festival as well as the ImagineNative Film Festival in Toronto. CHARLIE ZONE premiered internationally at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, as well as screening at Perspective Canada in Cannes. The film was distributed by Myriad Pictures and Anchor Bay Releasing worldwide. His debut feature, the cult comedy hit GROWING OP (2008) screened at festivals worldwide, including the LA Comedy Film Festival and has been an enduring hit on Netflix and the Sundance Channel across North America. The film was acquired by Shoreline Entertainment and has been sold around the world. His feature documentary PERFUME WAR (2016) won Best Feature Documentary at the Atlantic Film Festival, Best Humanitarian Film at the Sedona International Film Festival, and the Audience Choice for Best Documentary at the Sonoma International Film Festival and the Victoria Film Festival. It was released theatrically to rave reviews across Canada in 2017 and has been sold to the CBC for national broadcast. In addition to film, Michael has written and/or directed for several award- nominated television series, and his many produced and published stage plays include HOCKEY MOM, HOCKEY DAD and THE FLY FISHER’S COMPANION. This year his new feature THE CHILD REMAINS, a supernatural thriller, had its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival and its Canadian Premiere at the Atlantic International Film Festival.
