XLrator Media has acquired U.S. distribution rights to The Banshee Chapter, a mind-bending thriller from actor/producer Zachary Quinto’s Before the Door Pictures shingle, starring Ted Levine (Buffalo Bill from Silence of the Lambs), Michael McMillian (“True Blood”) and Swedish stunner Katia Winter (“Dexter”).

Quinto said:

In keeping with our commitment to foster first-time feature directors, Before the Door is proud of our collaboration with The Banshee Chapter writer/director Blair Erickson.

He has created a movie that is as scary as it is intelligent and rooted in a fascinating and factual historical context.

We’re excited about partnering with XLrator Media to bring this unique vision to audiences this fall.

The Banshee Chapter follows a female journalist as she searches for a friend who has gone missing after experimenting with “mind-altering chemicals developed in secret government drug tests.” The film, based on true accounts, is described as a fast-paced blend of fact and fiction.”

The deal was announced last week. No word yet on a release date.