HERE! SET TO PREMIERE "HOUSE OF USHER" Sexy horror film ready to make its debut on the network

May 1, 2008 – here!, America's premium gay television network, is pleased to announce that it will premiere the David Decoteau film, "House of Usher," on Friday, May 9th. The movie is based upon the Edgar Allan Poe classic short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher."

Victor Reynolds (Michael Cardelle, "As the World Turns") receives a desperate letter from his childhood friend and first love, Roderick Usher (Frank Mentier, "Days of our Lives"). Roderick, a notorious recluse, has not left the grounds of his hilltop mansion in many years. He is in bad health and he needs Victor's love and care to survive. However, after a series of bizarre and spooky events, Victor realizes that both his friend and the house have a dark past that no one has lived to uncover.

here! hopes to add a chilling and erotic twist on this story through an attractive and talented cast, and a script that is sure to provide titillating suspense. This classic tale of terror seeks to deliver the cinematic chills to all queer fans of the horror genre.

"House of Usher" will also be playing in selected theaters nationwide.

About here! Films here! Films is the theatrical distribution and worldwide sales division of here!, America's premium gay television network, established in 2002 by Regent Entertainment co-founders Paul Colichman and Stephen P. Jarchow. here! Films' North American theatrical distribution is handled by its sister company, Regent Releasing. here! Films is headed by Mark Reinhart, Executive Vice President of Distribution and Acquisitions.

Notable releases from here! Films' include the award-winning here! Original movie Shelter, a heartwarming story of a young man's growth into a true, intimate relationship; "Callas Forever," Franco Zeffirelli's stunning fictionalized account of the last days of opera singer Maria Callas, starring Fanny Ardant, Jeremy Irons and Joan Plowright; "Beautiful Boxer," the true story of Thailand's famed transgender kick boxer Nong Toom; "Nina's Heavenly Delights," a surprising story of two young women, gourmet cooking and romance; "HellBent," the shocking and provocative gay terror film from the co-creator of "Nightmare on Elm Street," and other high quality gay-themed entertainment from around the world, such as "Summer Storm," (Germany), "Queens," (Spain) "Looking for Cheyenne," (France) and "No Regret" (Korea). Recent acquisitions include "Holding Trevor," "The 2 Sides of the Bed," "Little Ashes," and "Clapham Junction." For more information, please visit http://www.heretv.com

About Regent Releasing

Regent Releasing was founded by acclaimed film producers Paul Colichman and Stephen P. Jarchow as a division of Los Angeles-based Regent Entertainment.

As one of the premiere independent distribution companies worldwide, Regent Releasing has provided its discerning audience with a wide array of powerful and thought-provoking films.

Notable titles include the Sundance Film Festival Award winner "Stephanie Daley," a gripping social drama starring Tilda Swinton, Amber Tamblyn and Timothy Hutton; the multiple award-winning "Aurora Borealis," starring Donald Sutherland, Joshua Jackson, Juliette Lewis and Louise Fletcher; "ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway," an entertaining look behind Broadway's curtain during one of its most prolific musical years from three-time Tony-winning Broadway producer Dori Berinstein; "Callas Forever," a stunning fictionalized account of the last days of opera singer Maria Callas and her relationship with manager Larry Kelly, starring Fanny Ardant, Jeremy Irons and Joan Plowright; "The Hottie & the Nottie," a romantic comedy starring Paris Hilton, Joel David Moore and Christine Lakin; and the powerful documentary "The Hunting of the President," based on the book concerning the right-wing agenda to destroy Bill Clinton.

For more information, please visit http://www.regentreleasing.com

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