Eliza Graves is the title of an upcoming movie loosely based on Edgar Allan Poe's The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether. We already know that Kate Beckinsale is set to star, and it's been revealed who will be joining her in a leading role.

According to THR, Jim Sturgess (Cloud Atlas, 21) has been cast in the movie and will play a "Harvard Medical School grad who takes a job a mental institution which the inmates have taken over and are posing as doctors."

The movie will be directed by Brad Anderson, who previously helmed multiple film and TV projects, including The Call and The MachinistEliza Graves is expected to begin production this June in Bulgaria. The script was written by Joe Gangemi, and Paranormal Activity's Oren Peli is among the producers involved on the project.

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  • Jonathan James
    About the Author : Jonathan James

    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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