Terrifier Creator Damien Leone Announces New Horror Movie With Sam Raimi
Terrifier creator Damien Leone teams up with Sam Raimi for his next horror film. The new film from Lionsgate will be an original project following Terrifier 4.
What is Damien Leone and Sam Raimi’s new horror movie?
Lionsgate has announced that Leone will write, produce, and direct Tortures of the Damned, a new, original horror movie. It will also be produced by horror legend Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert through their Ghost House label, with no plot details shared at this time.
“We’re incredibly proud and excited to be partnering with Damien Leone on his first original film after the beloved Terrifier series,” said Erin Westerman, president, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. “I join the huge contingency of horror fans—and Damien fans—inside Lionsgate who have been following his work and cheering him on. Damien is a true genre auteur with a singular vision, and we’re thrilled to help bring this bold new project to the screen while continuing to build on the incredible connection he has with fans around the world.”
Lionsgate also shared a teaser image on social media, though it doesn’t reveal much. The image shows the silhouette of an unknown white figure against a black background.
Lionsgate’s Scott O’Brien and Pavan Kalidindi will oversee the film, which will be executive produced by Ghost House’s Romel Adam and Jose Cañas.
Leone is best known for writing and directing all three Terrifier films, as well as All Hallows’ Eve, Frankenstein vs. The Mummy, and All Hallows’ Eve 2. The Terrifier franchise introduced mainstream audiences to Art the Clown, who also features in Leone’s other works. A fourth installment is currently in pre-production, which takes place in a new holiday setting and has been teased by Leone as the conclusion to the saga.
Sam Raimi is well known for helming Sony’s first Spider-Man trilogy starring Tobey Maguire. Before that, the director rose to fame with his cult horror franchise, Evil Dead. Rami’s most recent film was this year’s Send Help, which was positively received by critics and audiences alike.
Tortures of the Damned currently does not have a release date.
Source: Comingsoon.net