THE GHOSTS OF MONDAY (2022) Preview of first-ever Cypriot horror movie

‘She is never alone.’

The Ghosts of Monday is a 2022 Cypriot horror film about a television director who becomes embroiled in a supernatural conspiracy after travelling to Cyprus to make a TV pilot about a haunted hotel.

Directed by Francesco Cinquemani (The Christmas Witch; Beyond the Edge; Andron) from a screenplay co-written with Andy Edwards, Barry Keating and Mark Thompson-Ashworth, based on a story by co-producer Loris Curci (Nightworld). Also produced by Marianna Rosset and Vitaly Rosset.

The Altadium Group production stars Julian Sands (Death Rider in the House of Vampires; The Ghosts of Borley Rectory; A Nasty Piece of Work; Warlock franchise; Gothic), Anthony Skordi, Elva Trill, Mark Huberman, Joanna Fyllidou and Flavia Watson.

Distribution and release:

The Ghosts of Monday is being represented by Jinga Films at the Berlin Film Festival and European Film Market (EFM).

“A haunted hotel, an occult conspiracy, a Dario Argento style set-piece murder and a creature in the basement. What more could a horror fan wish for” said Jinga’s CEO, filmmaker Julian Richards (director of Daddy’s Girl; Reborn; Shiver; The Last Horror Film; Darklands).

Cast and characters:

Julian Sands … Bruce
Anthony Skordi … Frank
Elva Trill … Christine
Mark Huberman
Joanna Fyllidou
Flavia Watson … (as Flavia Camilla)
Loris Curci … Dom
Maria Ioannou … Rosemary
Christina Marouchou … Ursulla
Marianna Rosset … Sofia
Kristina Godunova … Anna
Michalis Antoniou

Technical details:

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1

Production:

The Ghosts of Monday was financed using the Cyprus Tax Scheme which offers producers a rebate of 40% on local spending. Produced during the lockdown, the film made full use of the St. Raphael Resort hotel in Limassol, which had been forced to close due temporarily.

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