The 411 For October 2007

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: In The Tradition of 'The Omen' Comes A Chilling Supernatural Tale From The Producers Of 'White Noise' Starring Josh Holloway, Sarah Wayne Callies and Dule Hill "Whisper" Terrifying New Thriller Arrives On DVD November 27, 2007

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Not since "The Omen" has child's play been as terrifying as it is in "Whisper", premiering on DVD November 27, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The abduction of an eight-year-old boy turns into a surreal nightmare for his kidnappers in the latest suspense-filled horror tale from the producers of "White Noise". Featuring some of television's best known actors, including Josh Holloway ("Lost"), Sarah Wayne Callies ("Prison Break") and Dule Hill ("Psych," "The West Wing"), as well as Blake Woodruff (Cheaper by the Dozen) and Joel Edgerton (Smokin' Aces), "Whisper" will keep audiences agasp until the very last frame. The feature-film debut of director Stewart Handler combines a twisted mystery with spine-tingling creepiness that spins toward a blood-curdling climax. A disturbing, never-before-seen alternate ending, plus deleted and extended scenes make "Whisper" a must-own DVD for horror fans.

Preorder close for "Whisper" is October 23, 2007. The DVD is priced at $29.98 S.R.P.

HAIR-RAISING BONUS FEATURES:

"Whisper" comes with an array of bonus features that promise to terrify the most devoted horror buff, including:

  -- A Surprise Alternate Ending!
  -- Deleted and Extended Scenes
  -- The Making of "Whisper" -- An insider's view of the creation of one of
     the year's most terrifying thrillers!


                                 

Synopsis:
From the producers of "White Noise" and in the horrifying tradition of "The Omen" comes an unnerving tale of bone-chilling terror! Confident the ransom will be easy money, ex-con Max (Josh Holloway, "Lost") kidnaps an eight-year-old boy and escapes to an eerie, deserted cabin in the woods with his fiancee (Sarah Wayne Callies, "Prison Break") and two shady associates. Soon Max realizes that this is no ordinary kidnapping ... and this is no ordinary child. Using haunting supernatural abilities to manipulate the minds of his captors, the boy maliciously turns them against each other in a cruel and deadly game that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end!

  CAST AND FILMMAKERS
  Directed By: Stewart Hendler
  Written By: Christopher Borrelli
  Produced By: Paul Brooks, Walter Hamada, Damon Lee
  Director of Photography: Dean Cundey
  Production Designer: Michael Joy
  Edited By: Armen Minasian
  Costume Designer:  Maya Mani
  Original Music By: Jeff Rona
  Cast: Josh Holloway, Blake Woodruff, Joel Edgerton, Sarah Wayne Callies,
  Dule Hill

  TECHNICAL INFORMATION
  DVD
  Street Date:  November 27, 2007
  Pre-Order Close: October 23, 2007
  Copyright: 2007 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
  Price:  $29.98
  Selection Number:  61102319 AWS
  Running Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  Layers: Dual layers
  Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
  Rating: R for violence and terror
  Technical Info:  Dolby Digital 5.1