According to a new report, Universal acquired a novel manuscript titled Demonologist, with plans to turn it into a feature film. Written by Andrew Pyper, the book itself is expected to be sold at auction soon, but the studio wanted to pick up movie rights before the book found a publisher.
Robert Zemeckis' ImageMovers will produce the project, but there is no word on whether or not this is something he's interested in directing. Deadline has learned of the basic plot, which involves a professor trying to take back his daughter from a demonic spirit:
"When a professor who studies Paradise Lost accepts a free trip to Italy, a demonic spirit appears to kill his daughter, and he must go on a dark journey of discovery in hopes of getting her back. Pyper is repped by UTA and Toronto-based Anne McDermid & Associates."
This project is in the very early stages of development, so there are no additional details at this time. We'll report back as soon as we hear of any updates.
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Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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