Festivals - Gerardmer 2021 : Anything for Jackson will be screened in official competition

By Mulder, 19 january 2021

Anything for Jackson is a film directed by Justin G. Dyck based on a screenplay written by Keith Cooper. The cast includes Sheila McCarthy, Julian Richings, Konstantina Mantelos, Josh Cruddas and Yannick Bisson.

Justin G. Dyck earned in 2004 a BFA from Ryerson University before officially starting his career in film and television production. Since then, he has directed more than twenty films with a wide variety of genres, from romantic comedy (Christmas with a Prince or My Perfect Romance) to children’s movies (A Witches’ Ball or Ponysitter Club). Anything for Jackson is his first foray into horror film.

Synopsis :
Henry, an obstetrician, and his wife Audrey lost their only grandson Jackson in a car accident, and the grief has driven them of the edge. The old couple is part of a Satanic group and believe that they can bring back the child if they find the right host. They decide to kidnap a pregnant patient with the firm intention of performing a “reverse exorcism”. It doesn’t take long to figure out Jackson isn’t the only ghost the grandparents invited into their home…

Anything for Jackson (Canada) (2020)
Directed by Justin G. Dyck
Produced by Bill Marks, Christopher Giroux, Justin G. Dyck & Keith Cooper
Written by Keith Cooper
Starring Sheila McCarthy, Julian Richings, Konstantina Mantelos, Josh Cruddas, Yannick Bisson
Music by John McCarthy
Cinematography : Sasha Moric
Edited by Vincent Whiteman
Production companies : Vortex Media
Distributed by Shudder (USA)
Release date : December 3, 2020 (Italy)
Running time : 97 minutes

(Source: press release)