Nick Stahl, whom I interviewed about his film What You Wish For (watch the interview here), will star in One Night in Purgatory, Variety reports. This supernatural horror flick promises chaos in the best way possible. Alejandro Edda (The Forever Purge), Grace Dove (The Revenant), and Michelle Mylett (Antisocial) join Stahl in the ensemble.
The story follows a rogue archangel played by Stahl. He gets one night on Earth to convince a guilt-ridden lawyer to represent him. Specifically, this legal showdown puts God and the Devil on trial inside a punk rock dive bar. But both counsel and the client must survive the night first.
Gritty 80s Nostalgia and Heavy Practical Gore
Writer-director Robert Husted has teased the project as a total throwback to classic genre cinema. Expect gruesome practical effects and moral ambiguity between good and evil. Naturally, the premise calls to mind Legion, where angels battled in a remote diner. The 80s aesthetic coupled with nasty practical gore promises a wild ride. Hopefully, the final cut delivers on its bloody, punk rock promises.
Magnetism and Behind-the-Scenes Power
Stahl playing a rogue archangel feels like perfect casting. He always brings a magnetic screen presence to dark roles. Fans fondly remember his standout work in Disturbing Behavior, Sin City, and Terminator 3.
Producers include Chris Lorusso, Mike Hatton (Ton of Hats), Stuart Davis, Kyle Cooper, and James Hausler. Meanwhile, Edda and Stahl executive produce alongside Michael Walker and Jason Wan-Lim. Production recently wrapped in Calgary, so horror fans can get ready for a wild ride as One Night in Purgatory hits theaters sometime in 2027.
