Vorteks, the genre arm of Dubai-based sales outfit Cercamon, has acquired international rights 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. This acquisition marks the first Asian title for Vorteks. The story follows a former entertainment figure, Ho Jen-Jen, who abandoned her daughter and disappeared after racking up gambling debts.