Amazon Acquires Fred Durst-directed Thriller ‘The Fanatic’?

Previously titled Moose, Bloody Disgusting is hearing exclusively that Amazon has acquired The Fanatic, an indie thriller directed by Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst. We don’t know the extent of the acquisition, but we’ll update you as soon as we know more. Expect it to be released this summer.

Principal photography took place in Alabama on the film starring John Travolta as a rabid movie fan obsessed with his favorite celebrity action hero, Hunter Dunbar, played by Devon Sawa (who is best known among us horror fans as the star of Final Destination and Idle Hands, while others obsess over his appearance in Casper). As Moose’s obsession grows stronger, his fixation turns from stalking to the ambition of destroying the star’s life.

The story was allegedly inspired by a real-life fan who pursued Durst many years ago. The screenplay was written by Durst and Dave Bekerman.