MPX Acquires Sean Whalen-Directed Horror Film ‘Swipe’ Ahead of Cannes Sales Launch (EXCLUSIVE)

Home Film Global Apr 29, 2026 4:44am PT MPX Acquires Sean Whalen-Directed Horror Film ‘Swipe’ Ahead of Cannes Sales Launch (EXCLUSIVE) By Nick Vivarelli Plus Icon Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent @NickVivarelli Latest Biblical Epic ‘Daniel: The Fiery Furnace,’ Starring Mena Massoud and Elijah Alexander, Set for U.S. Release via EKKL Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago Hungarian Leader Péter Magyar Set to Attend International Premiere of Doc ‘Spring Wind – The Awakening’ at Italy’s Riviera Film Festival 2 days ago Marco Chimenz, After Leaving Federation Studios, Joins Rome MIA Market as Strategic Consultant 5 days ago See All Courtesy MPX Motion Picture Exchange (MPX) has acquired world sales rights to U.S. indie horror film “Swipe,” directed by Sean Whalen and featuring a murderous family of sadistic mute women. MPX will be presenting the female-driven chiller to buyers at the upcoming Cannes Marché du Film.  “Swipe” is the second feature by actor-director Whalen, whose acting credits include “Twister.” Whalen previously directed the well-received horror film “Crust,” about a lonely laundromat owner who keeps leftover socks from customers, which is playing on major streaming platforms in the U.S. and currently has a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.  Related Stories Producers on the Move Program Reveals Cannes Candidates With Credits Including 'Sirât,' 'September 5,' 'Smoke Sauna Sisterhood,' 'DJ Ahmet'