Untitled Universal Monsters film
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Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • April 19, 2024 (2024-04-19)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The untitled Universal Monsters film is an upcoming American monster horror film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett from a screenplay written by Stephen Shields and Guy Busick. It stars Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens, Kevin Durand, Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud (in a posthumous film appearance), Will Catlett, and Giancarlo Esposito.

The film is scheduled for release on April 19, 2024, by Universal Pictures.

Plot

The film is reportedly inspired, in some capacity, by the 1936 Universal film Dracula's Daughter, and will revolve around a group of kidnappers abducting young people. Weir will play one of the kidnap victims, while Barrera will portray one of the kidnappers. Universal has stated that the film will be "a unique take on legendary monster lore and will represent a fresh, new direction for how to celebrate these classic characters."[1]

Cast

Production

Development

In April 2023, it was reported that Radio Silence Productions was developing a monster thriller film for Universal Pictures, with Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett attached to direct, with Chad Villella serving as producer alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment, while Stephen Shields and Guy Busick would write the screenplay.[8]

Casting

In April 2023, Melissa Barrera, who previously starred in Radio Silence's Scream films, was cast in the film.[2] The following month, Dan Stevens, Kevin Durand, Alisha Weir, Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud, and Will Catlett were added to the cast.[4][5][3][6] In June 2023, it was announced that Giancarlo Esposito had joined the cast.[7]

Filming

Principal photography began in June 2023 in Dublin, Ireland,[9] but filming was suspended in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[10] Cloud finished filming his scenes prior to his death on July 31, 2023.[11]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released on April 19, 2024.[6]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.independent.ie/regionals/dublin/dublin-news/dubliner-alisha-weir-to-star-in-hollywood-horror-movie-directed-by-scream-filmmakers/a1363268124.html
  2. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (April 13, 2023). "'Scream' Star Melissa Barrera Reunites With Radio Silence On Secret Monster Movie For Universal". Deadline. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Paz, Maggie Dela (May 12, 2023). "Matilda Star Alisha Weir Joins Universal's Monster Movie From Scream Directors". ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (May 11, 2023). "Dan Stevens Joins Radio Silence's Secret Monster Movie At Universal". Deadline. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (May 12, 2023). "Kevin Durand Joins Radio Silence's Monster Thriller For Universal". Deadline. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 12, 2023). "Radio Silence Universal Monster Thriller Adds Angus Cloud, Kathryn Newton & Will Catlett; Sets Spring 2024 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  7. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (June 14, 2023). "Giancarlo Esposito Joins Radio Silence's Secret Monster Movie At Universal". Deadline. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ Kroll, Justin (April 11, 2023). "'Scream' Filmmaking Team Radio Silence Reunites With Project X On Untitled Monster Movie At Universal". Deadline. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  9. ↑ Geisinger, Gabriella (June 23, 2023). "Dan Stevens, Melissa Barrera monster thriller filming in Dublin". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  10. ↑ Gonzalez, Umberto (July 13, 2023). "Here Are All The Movies Affected by the SAG-AFTRA Strike From 'Deadpool 3' to 'Mission: Impossible 8' (Photos)". TheWrap. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  11. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (August 1, 2023). "Angus Cloud Completed Filming on Two Upcoming Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
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