IFC Acquires Controversial Lindsay Lohan Film The Canyons

IFC Films announced today that it has acquired the North American distribution rights to The Canyons (2012), the controversial thriller directed by Paul Schrader (the screenwriter of the cult Taxi Driver) and written by Bret Easton Ellis (American Psycho). IFC plans to have the film in theaters across the U.S. in early summer.

In a statement released earlier today, director Paul Schrader said: "I am delighted our film has found an enthusiastic home at IFC. We envisioned The Canyons as a multi-platform release from the beginning and no company knows that world better than IFC."

The Canyons stars Lindsay Lohan, porn star James Deen, acclaimed director Gus Van Sant, Nolan Gerard Funk, and Amanda Brooks.