AceShowbiz - Monitor, the horror feature debut of Matt Black and Ryan Polly, has been acquired by Searchlight Pictures for U.S. distribution. The film premiered in the Mignighter section at the SXSW festival, quickly becoming one of the event’s most talked-about titles.

Monitor stars a talented ensemble cast including Brittany O’Grady, Viveik Karla, Ines Høysæter Asserson, Gunner Willis, Sara Alexander, and Camila Bejarano Wahlgren. The story and unique horror elements have garnered strong buzz following its debut.

The production team behind Monitor includes producers Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, John Fischer, and Adrian Guerra. Executive producers Nuria Valls, Hal Sadoff, Ben Levine, Dave Bishop, and George Hamilton round out the leadership team supporting the film’s release.

Searchlight Pictures will handle distribution not only in the United States but also extend the release to the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia, expanding the film’s international reach. This move highlights the studio’s confidence in Monitor as a standout horror title of the festival season.

The filmmakers, Matt Black and Ryan Polly, have discussed how Monitor evolved from its original short film concept into this full-length feature, which includes an intriguing monster described as a “weird little guy.” As anticipation builds, Monitor is positioned to make a significant impact on the horror genre landscape.