Bayview Entertainment has acquired US rights to the British supernatural horror Winifred Meeks, from director Jason Figgis, Bloody learned.  The deal was brokered by The Movie Agency.

Lara Belmont stars as successful writer Anna James, who rents a remote farmhouse in England to begin work on the latest of a series of teen crime novels – “The Emma Hart Mysteries”.

“Initially, the setting seems perfect, but soon her idyll becomes unsettled by the presence of an unquiet spirit – that of the former lady of the house, Winifred Meeks (played by newcomer Julie Abbott). As Anna delves into her writing, she’s also determined to uncover the history of the property and with that, unwittingly move closer to a disturbing confrontation with the tragic figure that continues to hold sway within the walls of Seaview House.”

Co-producer John West costars.

The film is being sold on minimalism and claustrophobic atmosphere.

Winifred Meeks is set for release in late 2020 with a digital/DVD date TBD for 2021.