International sales agent Mockingbird Pictures has acquired worldwide distribution rights for the upcoming Vietnamese supernatural horror feature, “Bloodline: The Curse Within.” The company will formally introduce the project to international buyers at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), the trade platform held in conjunction with the Busan International Film Festival.
The acquisition marks another significant milestone for Southeast Asian genre cinema on the international stage. Following its presentation to global buyers at the Busan market, the film is set to open in theaters across Vietnam on December 25.
Bringing Vietnamese Horror to International Buyers
Directed by Đinh, “Bloodline: The Curse Within” enters the global marketplace at a time when Asian supernatural horror continues to draw strong international interest. As the worldwide distributor, Mockingbird Pictures will lead sales efforts, connecting with regional buyers, international theatrical distributors, and streaming platforms during ACFM.
The film’s premiere on the market circuit provides industry professionals with an exclusive look at the project ahead of its winter theatrical debut. Securing representation with Mockingbird Pictures ensures that the title will be actively pitched across multiple international territories within the wider entertainment industry.
A Strategic Platform at the Busan Market
The Asian Contents & Film Market at the Busan International Film Festival serves as one of Asia's primary gathering points for rights negotiations, film licensing, and distribution deals. Introducing “Bloodline: The Curse Within” at ACFM allows Mockingbird Pictures to leverage the event's high concentration of global acquisition executives.
Genre cinema—particularly supernatural horror—has consistently proven to be a reliable export for regional film industries. By establishing an international sales campaign ahead of the movie's domestic release, the distributors aim to build global momentum and secure key foreign territory sales.
Project Overview
- Title: “Bloodline: The Curse Within”
- Genre: Supernatural Horror
- Director: Đinh
- Worldwide Sales: Mockingbird Pictures
- Market Launch: Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM)
- Vietnam Theatrical Release: December 25
Domestic Premiere and Global Outlook
With its domestic theatrical release scheduled for December 25, “Bloodline: The Curse Within” is positioned as a notable holiday release for Vietnamese cinema audiences. Meanwhile, Mockingbird Pictures' activities at ACFM will help chart the film's international distribution trajectory across theatrical, digital, and home entertainment channels.
As initially reported by Variety, this global deal reflects the continued appetite among international distributors for compelling horror storytelling originating from Southeast Asia.
