Acclaimed South Korean auteur Park Chan wook is officially moving forward with his long gestating, ultra violent Western film, 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek.' Warner Bros. has stepped in to handle the theatrical release and distribution across North America through its specialized genre label, Clockwork. The high profile pickup ensures that the visionary director's highly anticipated English language feature will receive a prominent, wide reaching cinematic platform upon completion.

The script, written by S. Craig Zahler, follows a sheriff and a doctor who join forces to defend a small, rain drenched frontier town against a ruthless band of outlaws using the cover of torrential storms to commit robberies. Park Chan wook, renowned for masterpieces like 'Oldboy' and 'The Handmaiden,' is expected to bring his trademark stylistic precision, dark humor, and intense visual storytelling to the gritty project. The film has been a sought after property in Hollywood for over a decade, previously attracting interest from several top tier actors. 

With the backing of Warner Bros. Clockwork, the production is rapidly accelerating its casting process to lock in a stellar ensemble line up before filming commences. Industry insiders note that this collaboration represents a major union between a premier Hollywood studio and one of world cinema's most celebrated contemporary directors. Film enthusiasts and industry analysts are already projecting the movie to be a major contender at future international film festivals.