New poster and clip “The Deserving” | A silent serial killer is haunted by his victims in the upcoming horror film

A silent serial killer is haunted by his victims in the upcoming horror film

Available worldwide as digital download from October 1st

Entertainment Squad is pleased to announce that the upcoming horror film “The Deserving” will be released worldwide via digital download on October 1st under its genre label “The Horror Collective”.

Directed by SS Arora, who makes his feature film debut, The Deserving stars Venkat Sai Gunda, Simone Stadler and Kelsey Stalter. The film has already received numerous accolades and won over fifteen awards, including Best Feature Film at the Athens IFF, Best Horror Film at the Hallucinea FF, and awards at the Humro Cinema, Portugal Indie Film Festival and Rome Indie Film Fest.

Exploring themes of guilt, redemption and the cyclical nature of abuse, The Deserving follows a tormented, mute serial killer who is haunted by the ghosts of his victims and plans to end his life. His resolve is thwarted when a desperate client turns up in desperate need of a photo shoot.

WATCH THE NEW CLIP HERE

Commenting on the film’s release, producer Venkat Sai Gunda said, “As a filmmaker, I am extremely excited to bring The Deserving to a global audience. This film is a labour of love that explores themes of suspense and psychological intrigue that I hope will captivate viewers. With the upcoming release, I look forward to sharing this cinematic journey with everyone who enjoys a thought-provoking thriller.”

Shaked Berenson, CEO of Entertainment Squad, commented on the film’s unique protagonist: “Having a mute character in The Deserving adds a compelling level of depth and tension to the story and showcases the innovative style of storytelling we represent. This film fits perfectly with The Horror Collective’s mission to give a platform to new and underrepresented voices that push the boundaries of the genre. The Deserving is a testament to that vision.”

The Horror Collective is the genre label of Entertainment Squad – a production and distribution company founded by veteran producer Shaked Berenson (TURBO KID, TALES OF HALLOWEEN). The label’s recent releases include the Daytime Emmy-nominated limited series DOOMSDAY, the killer Shudder original SLAXX and the critically acclaimed horror comedy SUMMONING SYLVIA.

The Deserving will be available worldwide as a digital download from October 1st.