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The Social Elite Throw a ‘Monster Party’
Clue injected with horror? I’ll play that game.
Chris von Hoffmann, the filmmaker behind the post-apocalyptic cannibal movie Drifter, is throwing a Monster Party that’s clearly a reaction to the success of Get Out (that’s a good thing).
Already filmed, it sounds like a mix between the Conspiracy, Eyes Wide Shut and Clue.
Monster Party follows three teenaged thieves as they infiltrate a mansion dinner party unbeknownst that it is secretly being hosted by a serial killer cult for the social elite.
Leatherface’s Sam Strike, Kian Lawley (The Chosen) and Julian McMahon (“FX’s Nip/Tuck”) are starring in, says THR, adding that it’s produced by Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (Insidious) and Fred Berger (La La Land) of Automatik. Also producing are Eric B. Fleischman of Diablo Entertainment and Jesse Berger of Radical Studios.
The cast also includes Erin Moriarty, Diego Boneta, Robin Tunney, Brandon Micheel Hall, Ginny Gardner, Chester Rushing, Jamie Ward, Bill Engvall, Mickey Gooch, Jr., Sofia Castro, Logan Huffman, Howard Charles, and Lance Reddick.
Dark Web Productions, Exhibit Entertainment and Kodiak Pictures are financing with Fernando Loureiro, Roberto Vasconcellos, Maurice Fadida, Kyle Marcotte, Teddy Cabugos, Caleb Nelson, Mike Yedwab and Mattson Tomlin executive producing. Brent C. Johnson is co-producer.
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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