MPX begins Cannes talks on survival thriller ‘Grizzly Night’; first look unveiled

EXCLUSIVE: Motion Picture Exchange (MPX) is on the Croisette talking up Grizzly Night, a survival thriller that filmed with actual bears and recreates one of the most harrowing nights in US National Park Service history. Screen has obtained the first look.

Burke Doeren directs the feature by Utah-based Four J Films, which chronicles events of August 12, 1967, at Glacier National Park, when two 19-year-old women were attacked by grizzlies in separate incidents and Ranger Joan Devereux was called to lead rescue efforts. The grim episode resulted in the first bear-related fatalities in park history.

Doeren hired a bear handling team, and used helicopters during production, which took place above 9,000ft in the wilderness. Katrina Mathewson and Tanner Bean co-wrote the screenplay and Grizzly Night stars Charles Esten, Oded Fehr, Brec Bassinger, Joel Johnstone, and Lauren Call.

MPX SVP Ryan Bury said, “The filmmaking team and cast have crafted a night of terror that lingers long after the credits roll — a visceral, unforgettable experience for audiences worldwide.”

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