Drafthouse Films, Filmbuff and Anchor Bay Entertainment have announced the Blu-ray release of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead's Spring, starring Lou Taylor Pucci and Nadia Hilker. Described as a brilliant cross between Before Sunrise and An American Werewolf in London, the genre-bending horror romance will be available for purchase as a Best Buy exclusive on June 2nd and at retailers nationwide beginning August 11th.
Synopsis: After the death of his mother and a bar fight that could lead to jail time, sous-chef Evan (Lou Taylor Pucci, Evil Dead, Thumbsucker) flees California for Italy. While backpacking along the spectacular cliffs of the Adriatic coast, he stops in an idyllic village, where he meets and instantly connects with the enchanting and mysterious Louise (European TV star Nadia Hilker in a breakout role). A flirtatious romance begins to bloom between the two - however, Evan soon realizes that the voracious Louise harbors a monstrous, primordial secret that could put both their relationship and their lives in jeopardy.
Variety critic Joe Leydon captured the essence of the film when he wrote, "If Richard Linklater attempted a remake of Val Lewton's Cat People, the end result might resemble Spring." Filmmakers Danny Benson and Aaron Moorehead (Resolution) blend stunning locations, bold performances and a unique visual style in this story of loneliness, love and monsters.
Spring received high praise from audiences and critics at film festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival (where it had its world premiere), Austin's Fantastic Fest (where Lou Taylor Pucci was named Best Actor), the Los Cabos Film Festival, the Morbido International Fantasy Film Festival in Mexico and the Paris International Fantastic Film Festival, where it was named Best Film.
Spring is presented in 1080p with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround. Extras include:
Audio commentary with writer-producer-editor-director Justin Benson and producer-editor-cinematographer-director Aaron Moorhead