Status Update on Marcus Nispel’s Backmask

In May 2011, it was revealed that Marcus Nispel (The Texas Chainsaw Masscare, Friday the 13th, Conan remakes) would be returning to the horror genre to direct Backmask. The project is now set to start filming this June in Rhode Island, and we have an update on some of the cast and crew involved.

As recently reported by Variety, Gage Golightly (Teen Wolf, Heartland) has signed on for one of the lead roles in the film. She'll play one of "six small-town teenagers" that unleash a malevolent spirit, when they find an old vintage record and play it backwards.

Insidious and The Lords of Salem producer Steven Schneider will be producing the film and Kirsten Elms wrote the screenplay. Although not officially announced, we have been told exclusively that Shaun Smith (300, Dawn of the Dead remake) will be handling the make-up effects for the film. With filming starting in the next few weeks, we'll keep an eye out for additional casting news. Here is the previously released plot synopsis:

"During a sex, drugs, and rock-fueled party, six small-town teenagers find an old vintage record and decide to play it backwards in order to listen for any subliminal/satanic messages. Lo and behold, a seemingly malevolent spirit quickly infiltrates the group, wreaking havoc as it moves from one body to another. Eventually, however, it's revealed that the spirit in question is actually trying to convey a message....and that the real source of horror isn't particularly paranormal, but rather something (or someone) much closer to home."