Lars von Trier’s controversial film, “Antichrist” will get a circa-Halloween release in Los Angeles and New York, with the film going out Oct. 23, reports Variety.

IFC, the film’s largest buyer at the Cannes Film Festival, snatched up the surreal, psycho-erotic horror thriller starring Charlotte Gainsbourg and Willem Dafoe during the festival.

The film caused quite a ruckus at Cannes with most of those who saw either falling in love with it or outright rebuking it.  It was reportedly even met with boos in the screening room.

Meta Louise Foldager produced and Peter Aalbaek Jensen and Peter Garde executive produced “Antichrist,” which won the jury’s actress award for Gainsbourg’s performance.

IFC plans to broaden its theatrical release following its initial launch in the country’s metro areas.  “Antichrist” is also scheduled for a video-on-demand release on Oct. 21.