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Grace Van Dien Leads The Swallow From Pet Sematary Filmmakers as First Look Drops

BondIt backs the Oregon-shot creature chiller featuring Tony Gardner’s in‑camera effects with international pre‑sales in place.

Overview

  • Principal photography has wrapped in Oregon, with the project now moving into post-production following the release of a first-look image.
  • Van Dien stars as Ziggy, whose camping trip with friends turns perilous when a predatory force in the ground threatens to consume anything it touches.
  • Directors Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer frame the film as a tonal throwback focused on pure, visceral scares realized largely through practical effects.
  • Financing comes from BondIt Media Capital, with Red Sea Media handling North America and co-representing global sales with Architect after pre-sales across multiple territories.
  • Supporting cast includes Jack Wright, Tayler Buck, Kalama Epstein, and Kayla DiVenere, with no release date announced.