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TIFF ’10 Review: John Carpenter’s ‘The Ward’
One of the more disappointing premieres at the Midnight Madness portion of TIFF was The Ward, John Carpenter’s hotly anticipated return to the director’s chair. Starring Amber Heard and Danielle Panabaker, here’s the rundown: “‘The Ward’ is a disappointing return for Carpenter that forgets to establish exactly what kind of horror it is. The scares are too physical, or even worse, not at all…Carpenter enthusiasts might find solace in his return to the big screen, but ultimately the mass majority of horror fans will be disappointed.” You’ll find the full review by clicking the title above, or check here for all of our TIFF news and reviews.
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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