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‘Saw V’ Director Infected With Viral ‘Strain’
Bloody Disgusting learned that Saw V director David Hackl is attached to get behind the camera for Strain, a new horror written by Jeff Howard and Mike Flanagan. Here’s the plot crunch we were sent: “Reunited at a destination wedding at a lush tropical resort, a group of friends take a day trip to a secluded island where they come across a monstrous new “strain” of a real-life predatory, deadly virus. As the “strain” overtakes them, they must face the awful dilemma of having to kill each friend who has become “infected”, to prevent unleashing the virus onto the mainland, and causing global epidemic of violent, horrific deaths.” Hackl is also attached to direct both Red Machine and The Butcher Bride.
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.”
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