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A trailer is available for Chris LaMartina’s indie thriller Spirit Tasting, and a 14-stop U.S. roadshow has been announced. The tour is scheduled to begin Nov. 12 at Baltimore’s Senator Theatre, with LaMartina and select cast members expected to appear for introductions and Q&As. A Blu-ray release is also planned, but its date and price were not specified.
A trailer is now available for Spirit Tasting, Chris LaMartina’s thriller about former punk bandmates whose New Year’s Eve distillery visit turns dangerous, and organizers have announced a 14-stop U.S. roadshow. The tour is scheduled to open Nov. 12 at Baltimore’s historic Senator Theatre, with LaMartina and select cast members set to appear at screenings for introductions and Q&As, according to the announcement reported by Daily Dead.
The film follows three former punks—played by Sean Doherty, Melissa LaMartina and Trevor Wilhelms—as they gather at a distillery on New Year’s Eve to toast a late bandmate. A sommelier, played by Matt Lake, invites them to a high-end tasting. The catch, according to the film’s synopsis, is that each bottle requires a wish; the friends’ desires then take a dark turn, with each pour carrying a deadly price.
LaMartina directed and edited the film, and co-wrote its script with Michael Varrati. The listed cast also includes Matt Baughman, Cate Paris and Tatiana Nya Ford, with cameos by Grady Hendrix, Clay McLeod Chapman, Peaches Christ and Henry Zebrowski. Melissa LaMartina, Chris LaMartina, Varrati and Ted Geoghegan are named as producers; Ryan Graveface is executive producer.
The announced itinerary runs from Baltimore through Chicago, Minneapolis and Los Angeles, then includes several Northeast and Mid-Atlantic stops. A Blu-ray release is planned to coincide with the tour and is expected to include bonus material, including a feature-length making-of documentary. The announcement did not provide a separate release date or further home-video details.
A Touring Release for an Indie Thriller
The roadshow gives Spirit Tasting a theatrical route across 14 cities rather than limiting its initial exposure to its Baltimore premiere. The announced appearances by the filmmaker and selected cast members add live introductions and Q&As to the screenings, offering audiences a chance to hear directly from people involved in the production.
The tour’s dates also track the film’s seasonal premise: its story unfolds on New Year’s Eve, and several screenings fall in the days around the holiday. The simultaneous Blu-ray plan could extend access beyond the listed theaters, although the announcement does not say when or how broadly the disc will be distributed.
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LaMartina’s Earlier Horror Work
LaMartina is identified in the announcement as the creator of WNUF Halloween Special. Daily Dead reported that he recently appeared on The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs to screen that film and said his new project would be released before the end of the year. The report says Spirit Tasting was formally announced at Variety three days after that appearance.
The new film is described by its promoters as a post-punk take on The Monkey’s Paw, a premise in which wishes carry harmful consequences. That description is promotional framing; the available information confirms the stated setup and creative credits, but does not provide independent reviews, audience response or box-office information.
Release Details Still Pending
The supplied announcement does not state the film’s running time, rating, ticket prices, or whether tickets are already on sale. It also does not identify which cast members will attend individual dates, or clarify whether every listed screening will include both an introduction and a Q&A.
The Blu-ray is described as arriving in conjunction with the roadshow, but no exact street date, retailer, distribution plan or price is given. The roadshow dates are presented as scheduled; the material does not address possible changes or provide a streaming release plan.
The Roadshow Begins in Baltimore
The first announced screening is set for Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Senator Theatre in Baltimore. The next listed dates are Nov. 20 at Chicago’s Music Box and Nov. 21 at Minneapolis’ Heights, followed by a Dec. 5 screening at Los Feliz 3 in Los Angeles.
The announced schedule continues through Jan. 17, ending at Midtown Cinemas in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Readers seeking tickets, attendance updates or Blu-ray ordering information will need to check the participating theaters and later announcements, as those details were not included in the report.
- Nov. 12: Baltimore, Maryland — The Senator Theatre
- Nov. 20: Chicago, Illinois — The Music Box
- Nov. 21: Minneapolis, Minnesota — The Heights
- Dec. 5: Los Angeles, California — Los Feliz 3
- Dec. 26: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — PhilaMOCA
- Dec. 27: Red Bank, New Jersey — Base Center Cinema
- Dec. 28: Brooklyn, New York — The Twisted Spine
- Dec. 29: Seymour, Connecticut — Strand Theater
- Dec. 30: Providence, Rhode Island — AS220
- Dec. 31: Salem, Massachusetts — Cinema Salem
- Jan. 1: Catskill, New York — Community Theater
- Jan. 2: Wind Gap, Pennsylvania — The Gap Theatre
- Jan. 16: Ashburn, Virginia — Alamo Drafthouse One Loudoun
- Jan. 17: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania — Midtown Cinemas
Key Questions
What is Spirit Tasting about?
The thriller follows three former punk musicians meeting at a distillery to remember a late bandmate. A tasting with a strange sommelier involves bottles that require wishes, and the group’s desires bring dangerous consequences.
When and where does the roadshow start?
The announced opening screening is scheduled for Nov. 12 at the Senator Theatre in Baltimore. The itinerary lists 14 dates, with its final stop scheduled for Jan. 17 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Will the filmmaker and cast attend screenings?
The announcement says Chris LaMartina and select cast members will appear at roadshow screenings for introductions and Q&As. It does not specify attendees for each venue.
Is Spirit Tasting coming to Blu-ray?
Yes. The announcement says a Blu-ray is planned to coincide with the roadshow and is expected to include a feature-length making-of documentary. A precise release date, price and distribution information have not been provided.
Source: dailydead.com
