Lucky McKee is a horror treasure, who first broke onto the scene with his indie May, starring Angela Bettis. He’s since directed the 2006 The Woods, as well as Red, All Cheerleaders Die and a story in Tales of Halloween.
Next up he’s directing John Cusack (Cell, The Raven, 1408, and Identity) in the chase thriller Misfortune for producers Lee Nelson and David Buelow of Envision Media Arts.
Radiant Films International is selling the project to international buyers at the Cannes Film Festival.
In Misfortune, Cusack will portray, “…Miller, a quick-witted businessman who leaves everything behind, including his family, to start a new life after embezzling a client’s money. Everything had been going according to plan until he becomes separated from his cash in the middle of the wilderness. Three young friends happen upon the lost fortune, and a desperate and violent Miller will do anything to get his money back.”
“We are thrilled to be working with a talent such as John Cusack,” said Radiant topper Mimi Steinbauer. “He is perfect for the role of a white-collar businessman so consumed by greed he trails off the beaten path of morality. Cusack combined with Lucky’s knack for suspense, give the film all the ingredients it needs for a chilling thriller.”