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‘Fun’ With Trick or Treating 80’s Style
There are days when you look back and kick yourself in the ass. An idea I was working with a few years back followed a group of kids on a night of Trick or Treating. It was in the vein of Superbad and Adventures in Babysitting. Maybe I talked too loud at at a bar, party or restaurant because it’s happening – only it’s called Fun Size and I have nothing to do with it. That’s Hollywood for you. Anyways, the official release states that the logline for the Max Werner penned script is under wraps, but it’s described as a cross between Superbad and Adventures in Babysitting. Yeah, kill me now. If the plot is the same as mine, expect more news on this from my side. Anyways, Paramount is producing and it’s said to be in the tone of a John Hughes film. It’s gonna be awesome — I should know.
“Mythic Quest” actor Chase Yi has been cast in a lead role in Paramount and Blumhouse’s new Paranormal Activity movie, Deadline reports this afternoon.
Ian Tuason (Undertone) will direct the eighth installment in the Paranormal Activity film franchise, set to release in theaters May 21, 2027.
As for character details or plot, well, those remain scarce at this stage.
While we wait for further news on whether the demonic Toby will reappear, Tuason previously revealed to Bloody Disgusting that technology will play a huge role in his vision: “Technology — camera technology — has advanced to a point where it’s become a big part of the film and what I want to do there.”
It’s fitting, especially as it was the original Paranormal Activity that inspired the filmmaker’s haunting debut, undertone.
Paranormal Activity, created by Oren Peli, first hit theaters in 2007. Its groundbreaking minimalist approach to found-footage ghost stories has spawned a seven-film franchise that’s grossed nearly $900 million worldwide.
Franchise originator Oren Peli will produce for Solana Films, with James Wan and Jason Blum producing for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Michael Clear and Judson Scott will exec produce for Blumhouse Atomic, with Alayna Glasthal overseeing the project for the company. Other exec producers include Steven Schneider for Room 101, Inc., Dan Slater and Cody Calahan.
Also on the way soon is the Paranormal Activity stage play.