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Multiple ‘Scream’ Masks Created For Fourth Film?
I have a sinking feeling in my gut you’re all going to want to kill me by the time production wraps on Scream IV. We’re already two days in and there have been tons of behind-the-scenes images/videos and news. But this one is kinda big. Funworld’s (owner, licensor, and manufacturer of Ghostface) R.J. Torbert posted a few “tweets” that reveal something quite interesting about Wes Craven’s fourth film: “I expect there to be 2 diff masks, however I will say this, things changing very often – difficult to say without giving it away,” he explains adding, “Sent out additional GHOSTFACE to the SET today, a very interesting opening scene.” But here’s the biggie: “Lets just say, the town of Woodsboro, has an obsession. There is your hint.” Strap on those thinking caps and start talking below. Will we see a scene similar to when the streets of Haddonfield were riddled with Michael Myers masks? Food for thought: One of the characters names in Scream was Loomis…
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‘Drop’ – Violett Beane Joins the Cast of Christopher Landon’s New Thriller
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”