Anchor Bay nabs 'The Victim'

Anchor Bay Films has snagged U . s . States rights for the suspense thriller ''The Victim,'' starring Michael Biehn, Jennifer Blanc, Ryan Honey, Denny Kirkwood, Tanya Newbould and Danielle Harris. The sale was introduced Friday by Anchor Bay Entertainment leader Bill Clark. Pic was put together by Biehn which is his directorial debut. Story concentrates on a girl who witnesses a violent act consequently of two Sheriff's Deputies, flees from attackers and stumbles across a recluse living in the heart of the forest -- which throws his solitary existence into chaos. "The Victim" was produced by Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, Lorna Paul and Travis Romero of Blanc/Biehn Prods. in colaboration with Pegasus Prods. Professional producers are Brock Morse, Morgan Manley and Ryan Honey in the Grime Show. Stevan Mena and Vincent Butta of Crimson Films will probably be handling the theatrical release. "The Victim" might be the 3rd project between Crimson Films and Anchor Bay Films. Hogan Entertainment and Pegasus will probably be handling the college tour in the film. Deal was brokered by Kevin Kasha regarding Anchor Bay Films with Preferred Content working regarding the filmmakers. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com