Variety is reporting that Gunpowder & Sky and Mandalay Sports Media are teaming to create sports-themed horror movies that they’re dubbing “sporror” as a new subgenre.
Starting with Lucky Number, to be penned by Aaron Cooley (Shaken Not Stirred), the films will be set in and star celebrities from the world of sports.
Lucky Number centers around a pro basketball superstar who must pay up on a deal he made with the devil, transforming into the most athletic — and frightening — killer in cinematic history.
“Digital audiences are devouring horror films and sports entertainment so it only seemed natural to create content that caters to both passions, at the same time,” said Van Toffler, CEO and co-founder of Gunpowder & Sky.
“There are few places more frightening than a dark, empty arena, and the sports landscape is full of strange and authentically frightening characters,” said Weinbach. “We’ve never seen a mash-up between horror and sports, where everything from a hockey skate to a nacho cheese vat can be dangerous – or even deadly.”
Basketball is my everything, but I can’t help but think this will be an airball.