The Fisherman Movie in the Works from David Lowery, Michael Bay
Focus has acquired the rights to John Langan's Bram Stoker Award-winning novel "The Fisherman" for a supernatural horror film adaptation. David Lowery is attached to direct and co-write, with Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes and Gary Dauberman's Coin Operated producing. The novel blends cosmic and folk horror, telling the story of two widowers who encounter a mysterious entity during a fishing trip.
Why it matters
This project brings together significant talent in the horror genre, promising a high-profile adaptation of a critically acclaimed novel. It could mark a notable entry in the cosmic and folk horror subgenres, attracting a wide audience.
Focus has landed the catch of the day, picking up the supernatural horror package The Fisherman , a novel by John Langan.
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