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A trailer is available for Chris LaMartina’s horror thriller Spirit Tasting, and a 14-stop U.S. roadshow schedule has been announced. The screenings begin Nov. 12 at Baltimore’s Senator Theatre, with LaMartina and selected cast members expected to appear for introductions and Q&As.
Chris LaMartina’s Spirit Tasting has a newly available theatrical roadshow trailer and a schedule of 14 screenings across the United States, beginning Nov. 12 at Baltimore’s Senator Theatre, according to Daily Dead. The horror thriller’s tour is planned to include appearances by the filmmaker and selected cast members for introductions and audience Q&As.
The film follows three former punk musicians who gather at a distillery on New Year’s Eve to remember their late bandmate. A sommelier invites them to sample a collection of high-end bottles, but each bottle comes with a condition: the drinkers must make a wish. The film’s premise turns those wishes into a source of danger, according to the report.
Daily Dead describes the film as a post-punk take on The Monkey’s Paw. The cast includes Sean Doherty, Melissa LaMartina, Trevor Wilhelms and Matt Lake, alongside Matt Baughman, Cate Paris and Tatiana Nya Ford. The report also lists cameo appearances by Grady Hendrix, Clay McLeod Chapman, Peaches Christ and Henry Zebrowski.
LaMartina directed and edited the film, and co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Varrati. The listed producers are Melissa LaMartina, Chris LaMartina, Varrati and Ted Geoghegan; Ryan Graveface is named as executive producer. Daily Dead says the roadshow screenings will feature LaMartina and select cast members, though it does not identify which performers will attend each date.
A Touring Release for the Indie Thriller
The roadshow gives the film a theatrical launch across several U.S. cities rather than limiting its initial release to a single premiere. The planned filmmaker and cast appearances offer audiences a chance to hear directly from people involved in the production, although the report does not provide venue-specific guest lists or event details.
The announcement also links the screenings to a planned Blu-ray release with bonus material, including a feature-length making-of documentary, according to Daily Dead. No release date, price or retailer information is included, so the home-video plan is confirmed only at the level described in the report. For viewers following LaMartina’s work, the tour is the clearest available information about where and when they may see the new film.
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LaMartina’s Earlier Horror Work
LaMartina is identified in the source report as the creator of WNUF Halloween Special. Daily Dead says he appeared on The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs to screen that film and mentioned that a new movie would arrive before the end of the year. The report says Spirit Tasting was formally announced at Variety three days after that appearance.
The new film’s seasonal premise is reflected in its New Year’s Eve setting, while the roadshow dates span November, December and January. The source describes the Baltimore screening as the film’s world premiere, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, at the historic Senator Theatre. The supplied material does not state the year for the dates, so readers should check current venue listings before making plans.
Tour Details Still to Be Confirmed
The source gives a list of dates and venues but does not include ticket links, admission prices, showtimes, age restrictions or seating information. It also does not specify which cast members will attend each event, beyond saying that the filmmaker and select cast will appear for introductions and Q&As.
The roadshow list runs from Nov. 12 to Jan. 17, but the supplied report omits the year. The exact Blu-ray street date and the full list of bonus features beyond the making-of documentary are also not stated. These details should be treated as unconfirmed from the available announcement, rather than inferred from the schedule.
Screenings Begin in Baltimore
The first listed event is the Nov. 12 screening at Baltimore’s Senator Theatre, identified by the report as the film’s world premiere. The tour is then scheduled to continue in Chicago on Nov. 20 and Minneapolis on Nov. 21 before returning to screenings in December and January.
Prospective attendees can use the announced itinerary to identify their nearest listed venue, while checking directly with theaters for ticket availability, timing and guest appearances. A Blu-ray release is also planned to coincide with the tour, but no specific date or purchasing information has been provided in the source material.
Key Questions
What is Spirit Tasting about?
The film follows three former punk musicians who meet at a distillery on New Year’s Eve to remember a late bandmate. A tasting led by a sommelier requires them to make wishes, which bring dangerous consequences, according to the report.
When and where is the first screening?
The first listed screening is scheduled for Nov. 12 at Baltimore’s Senator Theatre. Daily Dead calls it the film’s world premiere. The source does not specify the year.
Will Chris LaMartina attend the roadshow screenings?
The report says LaMartina and select cast members are expected to appear at screenings for introductions and Q&As. It does not give an attendee list for each venue.
Is Spirit Tasting coming to Blu-ray?
Daily Dead says a Blu-ray release is planned to coincide with the roadshow and will include bonus features, including a feature-length making-of documentary. The announcement does not give a release date or sales details.
Who directed Spirit Tasting?
Chris LaMartina directed and edited the film. He co-wrote its script with Michael Varrati, according to the source report.
Source: dailydead.com
