Ryan Spindell and Cullen Bunn Dig Into “The Upturned Stone”: "Acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Spindell and horror mainstay Cullen Bunn are officially attached to the feature film adaptation of Scott Hampton’s iconic graphic novel, The Upturned Stone. Often cited as 'the scariest comic ever written,' Spindell will write and direct, based on a screenplay written by Bunn and Hampton.
Ryan Spindell is an award-winning filmmaker known for his bold visual style, hand-crafted monsters, and dark sense of humor. Spindell’s breakout feature film, The Mortuary Collection, premiered at Fantastic Fest and currently holds a 97% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Cullen Bunn is the New York Times bestselling writer behind acclaimed creator-owned titles including The Sixth Gun, Harrow County, Bone Parish, The Damned, and The Empty Man. Known for crafting psychologically layered characters and deeply mythic horror, Bunn has become one of the defining voices in modern genre comics.
The Upturned Stone is based on the acclaimed graphic novel by legendary artist and writer Scott Hampton. The project is being produced by director and producer Anky Cyriaque under Story-Is-King-Pictures.
Currently in active development, the film is already generating industry attention as the creative team moves toward pre-production. Casting discussions are underway, with additional announcements expected in the coming months.
Producer Anky Cyriaque stated:
'Ryan has such a distinct visual language and a real understanding of atmospheric horror. Pairing his filmmaking with Cullen and Scott’s storytelling creates something that feels elevated, unsettling, and deeply cinematic. We’re building a horror film that stays true to the DNA of the original graphic novel while pushing the genre forward.'
Spindell’s attachment marks a major step forward for the adaptation, bringing together one of modern horror comics’ most celebrated writers with one of genre cinema’s rising directors."
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"Wet Paper Bag is a psychological thriller about a journalist who goes undercover at a remote psychedelic-therapy retreat to find her missing sister, and uncovers a treatment far more dangerous than the trauma it claims to heal."
Cast: Nicole Weber, Mike Bredon, Carter Monahan, Adam Burke, Megan McNamara, Amber Rhodes, Jarrod Crooks.
Crew: Directed by Adam Burke and Jud Nichols. Written by Adam Burke. Produced by Adam Burke and Jud Nichols. Original score by Steve Gernes.
Release details: A Minnesota-made independent feature, runtime about 2 hours, unrated. It opens in Minnesota theaters May 28 to 31 (Mann Plymouth Grand 15 and Mann Champlin 14), with a one-night premiere screening at Woodbury 10 on June 15, and streams June 2 on Apple TV, Amazon, and Fandango at Home through X4 Pictures.
To learn more, visit: https://wetpaperbagfilm.com/
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately 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 is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately 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 is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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