The upcoming American Film Market is getting ridiculously spicy this year. Specifically, an incredible heavyweight team of genre talent is officially joining forces, Variety reports. Together, they are creating Violet, a dark, psychosexual horror feature. Naturally, this buzzworthy package will easily become one of the hottest items on the market floor.
Text Messages From Beyond the Grave
Violet delivers a deeply unsettling, modern ghost story. Two years ago, protagonist Sean suddenly lost his beloved fiancée, Violet. Eventually, Sean attempts to rebuild his shattered life. Subsequently, he finds comfort and new love with his childhood friend, Kate. Together, the happy couple moves into the home Sean once shared with Violet. However, their domestic bliss quickly morphs into an absolute living nightmare. Suddenly, Sean starts receiving terrifying text messages on his personal phone. Horrifyingly, the sender claims to be his long-dead ex-fiancée. In our hyper-connected world, digital footprints stay online forever. Consequently, the story asks if an ex ever truly lets you go.
Powerhouse Stars Assemble
Violet boasts an extremely impressive ensemble cast of rising stars. First, “Riverdale” standout Lili Reinhart leads the charge alongside Danny Ramirez. Additionally, Daisy Jones & The Six actress Suki Waterhouse plays the titular dead ex. Indie horror icon Mark Duplass also joins this wild psychological thrill ride. Finally, Smile 2 actor Lukas Gage rounds out this massively stacked cast. Brilliantly,
Legendary Horror Talent Behind the Camera
Fortunately, the filmmaking team possesses serious horror pedigree. Specifically, acclaimed director Patrick Brice is helming this terrifying feature. Previously, Brice co-created and directed the brilliant Creep franchise alongside Mark Duplass. Additionally, he directed The Overnight, Corporate Animals, and Netflix’s There’s Someone Inside Your House. Furthermore, Brice recently co-created and directed the hit Shudder series “The Creep Tapes.” Meanwhile, master storyteller Nick Antosca co-wrote the engaging screenplay. Fresh off his hit Verity, Antosca adapted the script from his own short story, Ghostfish. Also, talented writer Alana B. Lytle co-wrote the intense script alongside him.
A Dream Team of Producers
Finally, SK Global and Generator Entertainment are jointly producing and financing the film. Specifically, Kelly McKee and Kenneth Browning are producing for Generator. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Haggard and Dylan Tarason manage production for SK Global. Additionally, Antosca and Alex Hedlund produce under their Eat the Cat banner. Ultimately, this top-tier team guarantees a stylish, unforgettable horror experience. More details should surface soon. We’ll keep you posted.
