Miramax’s latest film, Blindness, co-starring Mark Ruffalo and Julianne Moore, is now opening nationwide October 3rd, 2008. It was previously announced that the release date would be September 26th.

Based on a 1995 novel by Jose Saramago, Blindness follows citizens of an epidemic-ridden city. Those who are first struck by the “white blindness” are quarantined by police and sent to an abandoned mental hospital. The band of sick find themselves a target to others, often times being abused and targeted for crime. They find hope in one unafflicted woman, the wife of a doctor, who follows him into the ward only to help them escape and return to everyday life.

The film has already received great reviews:

“Finally, a great little film…I love it when a film comes out of nowhere, from an unlikely source, a new talent, old talents re-discovering their gifts, or something that just plains shocks the hell out of the audience with its audacity and brilliance.”
– InContention.Com

“The film received a fairly prolonged standing ovation at last night’s screening.” – Cinematical.com

Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest Blindness movie news and more.

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By Tessa Petrocco

Tessa Petrocco is a freelance graphic designer and media professional. She graduated magna cum laude from Kent State University in 2007, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Media Production. She moved to New York City that same year, where she worked as the Editorial Assistant and Content Coordinator for a popular film review website. Tessa enjoys spending time with her dog and boyfriend, knitting, volunteering and being a one-woman film reviewer.

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