PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES “FAITH, FEAR AND FILM” SERIES FEATURING A24’S HORROR FILM “SAINT MAUD

The Phoenix Film Festival and International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival have announced a special horror themed film series, “Faith, Fear and Film” taking place at Harkins Scottsdale 101 that will showcase religious/horror themed films followed by an in-depth discussion with film experts. The series will lead up to the Arizona premiere of A24’s SAINT MAUD as part of the International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival. SAINT MAUD is the debut film from writer-director Rose Glass. The scheduled lineup is as follows:

· THE WICKER MAN (1973) – Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m.

o Synopsis: A puritan Police Sergeant is sent to a Scottish island village in search of a missing girl who the townsfolk claim never existed; stranger still are the pagan rites that take place there. Directed by Robin Hardy. Starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee and Diane Cilento.

· THE CONJURING (2013) – Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.

o Synopsis: Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville. The Conjuring tells the horrifying true story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, world renowned paranormal investigators, who were called to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives. Oscar® nominee Vera Farmiga (The Departed) and Golden Globe nominee Patrick Wilson (Insidious) play the investigators while Golden Globe nominee Ron Livingston (Band of Brothers) and Emmy® nominee Lili Taylor (Six Feet Under) play the Perron family plagued by sinister spirits in this dark chiller from the writers of The Reaping and the creator of the Saw films. Directed by James Wan. Starring: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor.

· A24’s SAINT MAUD (In theaters April 3) – Wednesday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m.

o Synopsis: The debut film from writer-director Rose Glass, Saint Maud is a chilling and boldly original vision of faith, madness, and salvation in a fallen world. Maud, a newly devout hospice nurse, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient’s soul — but sinister forces, and her own sinful past, threaten to put an end to her holy calling. Written and directed by Rose Glass. Starring Jennifer Ehle and Morfydd Clark.

The International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival is entering its 16th year and will take place from March 26-April 5 at Harkins Theaters Scottsdale 101 running in conjunction with the 20th Annual Phoenix Film Festival.

For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/eventscalendar

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