Independent Film Company and Shudder have acquired North American rights to <em>QUEENS OF THE DEAD</em>, an award-winning film combining horror and LGBTQ+ themes, set to release in theaters in fall 2025.

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Independent Film Company and Shudder have recently acquired the North American rights to the award-winning feature debut, QUEENS OF THE DEAD, directed by Tina Romero. This film, co-written by Romero alongside comedian Erin Judge, features a diverse ensemble cast that includes notable talents such as Katy O’Brian, Jaquel Spivey, Tomas Matos, and Nina West, among others. Set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse during a large warehouse party in Brooklyn, the storyline revolves around a group of drag queens and club kids navigating their unique challenges while confronting the undead.

Having premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it won the prestigious Audience Award for Best Narrative Film, QUEENS OF THE DEAD is poised for theatrical release in the fall of 2025, further solidifying its status as a standout entry in the independent film circuit.

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