Vorteks, the genre arm of Dubai-based sales outfit Cercamon, has boarded international rights outside Taiwan for “ The Evil Inside ,” a psychological thriller directed by Lingo Hsieh and starring Joan Chen . The film, currently in post-production, will be shopped to buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market .

The acquisition marks the first Asian title for Vorteks, which focuses on horror, thriller, sci-fi, action, and fantasy projects. Drawn from real events in Taiwan, the story follows Ho Jen-Jen – a former entertainment figure once celebrated as “Golden Phoenix” – who abandoned her young daughter and vanished after racking up ruinous gambling debts.…