Posted: Wed., Jul. 22, 2009, 5:26pm PT

'Dread' joins After Dark lineup

DiBlasi film to hit theaters Jan. 29-Feb. 5

By Shannon Smith

Helmer Anthony DiBlasi's "Dread" joins the lineup for After Dark Film's Horrorfest 4.

The adaptation of horror fiction and fantasy writer Clive Barker's tale will hit theaters Jan. 29-Feb. 5.

The film follows three college students making a documentary on fear who become the subjects of an experiment in terror.

"Dread" is one of the fest's "8 Films to Die For," and is the directorial debut for Anthony DiBlasi.