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Exclusive pics, hilarious trailer for killer-toy pic “BENNY LOVES YOU”

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | News

By MICHAEL GINGOLD

If you thought TED would have been better if the titular teddy had a lust for murder, this is the movie for you.

The British horror/comedy BENNY LOVES YOU looks like lots of sick fun, and will have its UK premiere as part of the virtual 2020 Arrow Video FrightFest in August. Karl Holt wrote and directed the movie, and also stars alongside Claire Cartwright, George Collie, James Parsons, Anthony Styles and Darren Benedict. The synopsis: “After the accidental death of his parents, Jack [Holt] must sell his family home and start a new life. But when he throws out his beloved childhood toy, Benny, it’s a move that can only end in death.”

Raven Banner has worldwide rights to BENNY LOVES YOU and is handling sales at the current Cannes virtual market; keep your eyes here for word on its North American distribution!

Michael Gingold
Michael Gingold (RUE MORGUE's Head Writer) has been covering the world of horror cinema for over three decades, and in addition to his work for RUE MORGUE, he has been a longtime writer and editor for FANGORIA magazine and its website. He has also written for BIRTH.MOVIES.DEATH, SCREAM, IndieWire.com, TIME OUT, DELIRIUM, MOVIEMAKER and others. He is the author of the AD NAUSEAM books (1984 Publishing) and THE FRIGHTFEST GUIDE TO MONSTER MOVIES (FAB Press), and he has contributed documentaries, featurettes and liner notes to numerous Blu-rays, including the award-winning feature-length doc TWISTED TALE: THE UNMAKING OF "SPOOKIES" (Vinegar Syndrome).