Jacob Vaughan’s ‘Milo’ Aquired By Magnet Releasing!

If you’re a regular around these parts, the title Milo may ring a bell; Jonathan spoke rather highly of the film (among others) on last week’s live episode.

Milo premiered at last week’s SXSW, and is an original horror-comedy that blends the gory elements of a classic critter film with the lighthearted comedy of an unlikely friendship. According to the press release, Milo was one of the most talked about films of the festival.

Magnet Releasing announced today that they’ve picked up the North American distribution rights to the film, and will be releasing Milo later this year.

If you were at the festival and managed to see the film, let us know what you thought! We’ll be keeping you updated on Milo as we learn more!

Duncan’s (Ken Marino) life is a real pain in the ass.  Tormented by manipulative, crooked boss (Patrick Warburton), a nagging mother (Mary Kay Place), a deadbeat new age dad (Stephen Root), and a sweet, yet pressuring, wife (Gillian Jacobs), his mounting stress starts to trigger an insufferable gastrointestinal reaction.  Out of ideas and at the end of his rope, Duncan seeks the help of a hypnotherapist (Peter Stormare), who helps him discover the root of his unusual stomach pain: a pintsized demon living in his intestine that, triggered by excessive anxiety, forces its way out and slaughters the people who haveangered him.  Out of fear that his intestinal gremlin may target its wrath on the wrong person, Duncan attempts to befriend it, naming it Milo and indulging it to keep its seemingly insatiable appetite at bay.