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Source:Variety

November 6, 2009

More news from AFM. Myriad Pictures has inked a deal to release the psychological thriller Cry of the Owl domestically in the fall. The feature stars Julia Stiles (The Omen 666) and Paddy Considine and is based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith, who also wrote the The Talented Mr. Ripley.

Written and directed by Jamie Thraves, the story centers on a young woman (Stiles) who discovers she is being stalked by a troubled local man (Considine). Her fear turns to attraction until her boyfriend finds out and devises an elaborate scheme to frame Considine's character for a murder that never happened.

According to the original Variety post, Paramount Home Entertainment will release Cry of the Owl on DVD, VOD and pay per view, while Myriad will handle theatrical, pay TV and other markets in the U.S. We'll keep you posted on a release dates when they become official.