If you keep up on the latest horror news, you've likely heard that Dimension Films has been trying to move forward on a found footage-style take on The Amityville Horror, titled "Amityville: The Lost Tapes." That project is no more, but Dimension Films has teamed up with Blumhouse Productions for a new Amityville movie and we have the details on who's involved.
Franck Khalfoun, who recently helmed the Maniac remake, has been hired to direct the new movie that is said to revolve around a "a single mother who moves her three kids into the "Amityville” house, which of course has a very dark history." According to The Wrap, Bella Thorne (pictured below, left) will star in the movie and Bloody Disgusting revealed that Jennifer Jason Leigh has also been cast.
The script was written by Daniel Farrands and Casey La Scala, and filming should commence in the very near future. A release date is currently set for January 2nd, 2015.
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.
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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