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The Haunted Painting ‘The Anguished Man’ is Becoming a Movie
There’s a creepypasta that’s been making it’s way around the net for a little while now called “The Anguished Man“. The idea is that a painter used his own blood to paint the image before committing suicide. That painting then fell into the ownership of Sean Robinson’s grandmother, whereupon he inherited said object and has since been posting YouTube videos of supposed paranormal events centered around the painting.
Now this supposed true story has been acquired by La Brea Pictures for a film titled Anguished that will be directed by American-Finnish director Til Ricks. She explains, “I am thrilled to be able to bring the story of The Anguished Man on the screen. There is something really intriguing about haunted items and especially haunted paintings – they really appeal to our biggest fears and imagination”
“Based on a true story, and set in the United Kingdom, ‘Anguished’ tells the story of an English man who inherits a weird painting locked away in an attic, away from sight.”
Robinson will be acting as associate producer and is considering taking the painting to various conventions and paranormal events, although he cautions, “I wouldn’t recommend touching the painting…”
You can see “The Anguished Man” painting below.
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Drawing inspiration from genre standouts like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Hatchet, and The Cabin in the Woods, the film blends visceral horror with moments of dark humor, creating a uniquely balanced experience that honors tradition while carving its own identity.
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Brown describes the vintage-inspired production as “far and away the bloodiest film I’ve ever made,” with practical effects helmed by Cody Ruch (The Mill, Pig Hill), an instructor at Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program.
From Horror Dadz Productions, A Man in the Woods With an Axe is currently in production and targeting an early 2027 release.
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