Entertainment
Anna Biller reveals details for medieval film The Face of Horror
Director Anna Biller is premiering her new feature at the Toronto International Film Festival, according to Variety.
The short version
- Director Anna Biller prepared her new feature film, 'The Face of Horror', for a world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.[Variety]
- The story adapts the traditional Japanese ghost tale 'Yotsuya Kaidan' into a narrative set in feudal England.[Variety]
- Production faced casting shifts when Kristine Froseth joined late after a previously cast actress exited just before filming.[Variety]
- The project began casting in 2022 and shot in 2025 as it now looks to secure distribution.[Variety]
Key facts
- Anna Biller's film 'The Face of Horror' is scheduled to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.[Variety]
- The film adapts the Japanese ghost story 'Yotsuya Kaidan' and transposes it to feudal England.[Variety]
- Kristine Froseth stepped into a role at the last minute after an unnamed actress dropped out right before shooting.[Variety]
- Casting began in 2022 and principal photography started in 2025 following two and a half years of preparation.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Whether 'The Face of Horror' will secure commercial theatrical or streaming distribution at the festival remains unconfirmed.[Variety]
Sources
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