The Monster (upcoming film)
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| Directed by | Darren Lynn Bousman |
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Production company | Envision Media Arts |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Monster is an upcoming horror-thriller film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and written by James Greer and Jonathan Bernstein. It stars Djimon Hounsou, Lauren LaVera, and Mia Healey.
Premise
[edit]Two millennials scam unsuspecting tenants by renting out expensive New York City apartments that they do not actually own. The scheme works until they encounter an apartment owner with a hidden agenda, who turns the tables on them.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Djimon Hounsou
- Lauren LaVera
- Mia Healey
- Alicia Witt
- Neal McDonough
- Gina Philips
- Jacob Lukas Anderson
- Michael Lombardi
- David Call
Production
[edit]In October 2024, it was reported that Djimon Hounsou, Lauren LaVera, and Mia Healey were cast in the leading roles.[2][3] Alicia Witt, Neal McDonough, Gina Philips, Jacob Lukas Anderson, Michael Lombardi and David Call were later cast.[4] Darren Lynn Bousman signed on to direct from a script by James Greer and Jonathan Bernstein. Lee Nelson and David Tish from Envision Media Arts, and Mark Burg produced the film.[1]
Principal photography began in November 2024 in the Connecticut cities of Danbury and New Haven. It is expected to conclude in five weeks.[5]
Release
[edit]In December 2024, Republic Pictures acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (October 18, 2024). "Djimon Hounsou To Star In Horror-Thriller The Monster For Saw Producer Mark Burg & Director Darren Lynn Bousman". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (October 23, 2024). "Terrifier Breakout Lauren LaVera To Star Opposite Djimon Hounsou In The Monster From Saw Duo". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 1, 2024). "Mia Healey Joins Djimon Hounsou In The Monster". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (December 4, 2024). "Paramount's Republic Pictures Takes WW Rights To The Monster With Djimon Hounsou, Lauren LaVera, Mia Healey; Gina Philips & Rapper Prof Among Cast To Join". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Lyle, Kaitlin (October 22, 2024). "Horror-thriller movie from makers of Saw to film in Danbury, New Haven this fall". The News-Times. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
External links
[edit]- The Monster at IMDb