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FOX Orders “The Frankenstein Code” to Series
Fox has officially ordered “The Frankenstein Code” (formerly “Frankenstein”) to series, says Deadline.
Taking inspiration from the basic Mary Shelley mythology of a man brought back to life by scientists playing god, “The Frankenstein Code,” written/executive produced by Crisis and Life creator Rand Ravich, centers on Jimmy Pritchard (Rob Kazinsky), a morally corrupt retired cop given a second chance at life when he is brought back from the dead. Now younger and stronger, Pritchard will have to choose between his old temptations and his new sense of purpose. Dilshad Vadsaria, Adhir Kalyan, Tim DeKay and Ciara Bravo co-star.
Described as a grounded sci-fi drama, “Frankenstein” had a lot going for it, bringing executive producer Howard Gordon back to his genre roots of “The X-Files,” “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” and “Angel” and teaming him with Ravich and Michael Cuesta who came on board to direct and executive produce.
This marks the latest pilot helmed by Cuesta to go to series, joining “Homeland,” executive produced by Gordon, as well as “Dexter,” “Blue Bloods” and “Elementary.”
We have an exclusive first look at A Man in the Woods With an Axe, a blood-soaked, genre-twisting homage to 1980s slasher films.
Spanning four decades, A Man in the Woods With an Axe begins in the summer of 1987 before pushing into the modern era, weaving together timelines and perspectives in a way that builds both dread and intrigue.
Drawing inspiration from genre standouts like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Hatchet, and The Cabin in the Woods, the film blends visceral horror with moments of dark humor, creating a uniquely balanced experience that honors tradition while carving its own identity.
Writer-director Dillon Brown (Primal Darkness) aims to deliver everything fans crave from a slasher while boldly subverting expectations with a mid-film twist that redefines the story.
“This is an unapologetic love letter to the films that made me fall in love with horror,” Brown tells Bloody Disgusting. “But I didn’t just want to recreate that feeling; I wanted to challenge it. About halfway through, the film takes a turn that completely changes how you view not only this story, but the genre itself.”
Brown describes the vintage-inspired production as “far and away the bloodiest film I’ve ever made,” with practical effects helmed by Cody Ruch (The Mill, Pig Hill), an instructor at Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program.
From Horror Dadz Productions, A Man in the Woods With an Axe is currently in production and targeting an early 2027 release.
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