According to The Hollywood Reporter, director Marcus Nispel (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday The 13th) will be venturing into the ocean for Stowaway, his next big horror outing. Nispel promises that he will, “…create the beginning of a new horror franchise,” based on his story with the script written by Scott Sandler, Connor Colebrook, and Juhani Nurmi.
According to the site, the story reads:
A newly engaged woman hits the high seas with the seemingly perfect family into which she is marrying. Things go south then she discovers that at the bottom of the ocean lies a family secret which is about to tear everyone apart, emotionally and ultimately physically. It is based on a Nordic myth of a seaborne-humanoid avenging creature.
Nispel seems incredibly sure of himself with this film, stating the following:
Having revived major franchises like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Friday the 13th, I intend to create the beginning of a new horror franchise with Stowaway. There has not been an edgy and original R-rated monster movie in a long time; a monster that is humanoid and strikes from below dark waters is so innately scary that it will stand shoulder to shoulder with other iconic brands, and at the same time reinvent claustrophobic and maritime horror, thus appealing to a whole new generation of audiences.
Also according to the site, “The creature will be created by veteran FX specialist Mike Elizade of SpectralMotion.” The film is hoping to being production this fall.
While I though that Friday the 13th was wildly entertaining, I didn’t have as much love for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot. Honestly, Nispel’s films are kinda hit or miss for me. That being said, this sounds seriously entertaining and I’m very interested to see where it goes!
