Carlo Mirabella-Davis's Swallow recently had its premiere at this year's Tribeca Film Fest, and Variety now reports that IFC Films has acquired the U.S. rights to the film.
Mirabella-Davis's debut feature is described as a "feminist horror film," with Haley Bennett in the lead role.
"‘Swallow’ is one of the most provocative and timely films we have seen yet this year with a star turning performance from Haley Bennett," said Arianna Bocco executive VP of acquisitions and productions of IFC Films. "We’re thrilled to introduce Carlo Mirabella-Davis to U.S. audiences with this stunning first-time feature debut."
The film centers on a pregnant woman (Bennett) who compulsively begins to eat dangerous objects.
"As her husband (Austin Stowell) and his family tighten and exert more control over her life, she is forced to confront the dark secret behind her uncontrollable obsession."
Swallow also stars Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, Laith Nakli, and Denis O’Hare.
IFC plans to release the film theatrically in the 2020.