THE FINAL WISH Scares into Cinemas for One-Night Event

From the creator of the Final Destination franchise comes a new, twisted tale of death in "The Final Wish." Following the passing of his father, Aaron returns home to his devastated mother and to confront his past demons. Sifting through his father's belongings, he stumbles upon an urn which is far more than it seems.

Coming to movie theaters nationwide for one night on January 24, "The Final Wish" event will include a special introduction by Lin Shaye along with a pre-taped Q&A from Screamfest Horror Film Festival with actors Lin Shaye (Insidious, The Grudge), Michael Welch (The Twilight Saga), Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination) and Melissa Bolona (The Hurricane Heist), director Timothy Woodward Jr. (Hickok, Gangster Land) and Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick.

Tickets for "The Final Wish" can be purchased beginning December 14 at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater box offices.

Fathom Events and Cinedigm will screen "The Final Wish" in movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. local time. For a complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

"The Final Wish" follows Aaron (Welch), a consummate under achiever, who returns home to his devastated mother (Shaye) following the passing of his father. Among his father's antiques he comes across an urn hiding a dark secret. As his every wish begins coming true, Aaron starts to believe there is something sinister behind his good fortune and the price of his desire might just be his soul.

"There are so many horror stories that have ingrained themselves into the psyche of society," says Woodward Jr. "For me growing up Final Destination was one of those stories and to work with the creator of those films so closely was a dream come true. The cast members also fully committed to their characters which helped us tell a story we hope is both fresh and frightening."

"The Final Wish" is based on a story by Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick with screenplay by Jeffrey Reddick, Jonathan Doyle & William Halfon. Directed by Timothy Woodward Jr., The Final Wish was produced by Timothy Woodward Jr., Lauren de Normandie, Johnny Cleveland, Jeffrey Reddick and Thommy Hutson. Executive Producers include Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, Joe Listhaus, Patrick DePeters, Arthur Wylie and Dale Godboldo.

"We are thrilled to partner with Cinedigm for the U.S. distribution of this highly anticipated horror film in movie theaters," said Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt. "Audiences will be on the edge of their seats alongside fellow fear fanatics at their local cinema on January 24."

"Fathom's theatrical model has redefined the movie going experience allowing theater goers to enjoy a Q&A after the credits with cast and crew to learn more about the film and how it all came together," says Bill Perrault, SVP Marketing and Brand Management at Cinedigm. "This unique partnership with Fathom allows audiences to experience the screams and scares of The Final Wish on the big screen."