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Friday, July 10, 2026

John Goodman Joins Brie Larson in Horror Film SKELETONS

John Goodman is set to star in Sony Pictures' upcoming horror thriller "Skeletons" directed by JT Mollner ("Strange Darling"). The initial screenplay was penned by Brian Duffield ("No One Will Save You") based off the short story by Phillip Fracassi, with revisions by Mollner.

The film is a modern take on creature horror movies told from the perspective of a young boy who slowly begins to discover his beloved parents are hiding a disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature. The cast also includes Brie Larson, Kyle Gallner, Willa Fitzgerald, Ione Skye and Daithí Ó Haragáin.

The film is produced by FilmNation Entertainment's production label Infrared, J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions, and Assemble Media. Sony Pictures picked up worldwide rights during this year's European Film Market with FilmNation, WME, and CAA handling the sale.

Drew Simon, Abrams and Jon Cohen will produce alongside Jack Heller. Larson, Fracassi, Assemble's Caitlin de Lisser-Ellen, Duffield, Roy Lee and Steven Schneider will executive produce. Infrared is financing.

Goodman previously worked with Abrams on "10 Cloverfield Lane", which Abrams produced, and co-starred opposite Larson in "The Gambler" and "Kong: Skull Island". He can next be seen in Alejandro G. Iñárritu's "Digger" starring Tom Cruise.

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Monday, February 9, 2026

TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE TV Series In Works From JT Mollner, Glen Powell & Roy Lee

"The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is the latest franchise getting turned into a TV series after A24 secured the television and film rights after a months-long bidding war. The show hails from "Strange Darling" filmmaker JT Mollner, who also executive produces alongside Spooky Picture's Roy Lee and Steven Schneider, Stuart Manashil, ImageNation's Ben Ross, and Barnstorm's Glen Powell and Dan Cohen. Exurbia Films is the primary production company, with Pat Cassidy, Ian Henkel and Kim Henkel as producers.

There is also a movie currently in early stages of development from the same producing team and ImageNation, but Mollner is not attached to that project. Previous reports indicated the the film is headed to Netflix, but nothing has been announced officially.

The auction for "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" was administered by Verve and drew the interest of several studios and high-level creative teams including Oz Perkins, Jordan Peele and Taylor Sheridan. Verve has repped rights to the slasher franchise since 2017.

Nollner said in a statement: "I've said publicly that I'm not interested in remaking perfect films, and the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a perfect film. Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel created something bold, transgressive and truly seminal that holds up even today as the gold standard for horror. When the opportunity for a longform exploration into this world arose, I saw it as a fresh way in, as well as a way to honor the existing folklore. I can't imagine better partners for this approach than A24. This is truly an honor."

Powell added: "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is one of my favorite films. It defined a generation of horror films and over half a century after its release, it remains one of the definitive movies of my home state. I'm honored to have Barnstorm help bring in a new chapter for such an iconic title and franchise. With a marquee home in A24 and visionary filmmaker with JT Mollner, alongside our top shelf producing partners, I couldn't have dreamed of a better team for such a dream property."

Henkel said: "It was a difficult decision, but A24's embrace of boundary-testing genre film, and its record of working with artists who are inclined to test boundaries made them a compelling choice. Plus, we believe having a great creative and producing team — JT Mollner, Roy Lee, Dan Cohen and Glen Powell — in place gives us the best shot at a series that could be genuinely eye-opening and unexpected. There's an epic tale lurking in the Chainsaw backstory."

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Monday, June 16, 2025

Brie Larson to Star in Creature Horror FAIL SAFE Produced by J.J. Abrams

Brie Larson to Star in Creature Horror FAILE SAFE Produced by J.J. Abrams

Oscar winner Brie Larson ("Room", "Captain Marvel") is set to star in an upcoming creature horror film called "Fail Safe", which will be directed by JT Mollner ("Strange Darling") and produced by J.J. Abrams ("Lost", "Star Trek"). The script is penned by Brian Duffield ("No One Will Save You") based on a short story by Philip Fracassi.

The film has been described as a modern take on the creature horror film told from the perspective of a young boy who slowly begins to discover that his beloved parents are hiding a disturbing secret about his mother's true nature.

Abrams said: "With Fail-Safe, Brian Duffield has written an absolute powerhouse of a script. It's a horror film that is as sweet and moving as it is terrifying. To have JT Mollner in the director's chair — his Strange Darling blew me away — is a dream come true. Finally, having the limitlessly talented Brie Larson as our star sets up Fail-Safe to be that rare horror film that makes you laugh, feel, and care, before taking you on an absolutely wild ride."

The film is produced by FilmNation Entertainment's Infrared, J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions, and Assemble Media. Drew Simon, J.J. Abrams, Jon Cohen, and Jack Heller are producers. Assemble's Caitlin de Lisser-Ellen and Brian Duffield are executive-producing alongside Larson and Fracassi. Infrared is financing. Arrival, Conclave and Anora outfit FilmNation is handling international sales and will represent domestic rights with CAA Media Finance and WME Independent.

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Monday, November 11, 2024

DVD & Blu-ray: STRANGE DARLING (2023) Starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner

Strange Darling 2023 New On Dvd And Bluray

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Product Description: Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer's vicious murder spree. From the producers of Barbarian & Late Night with the Devil, Strange Darling is written and directed by JT Mollner (Outlaws & Angels) and stars Willa Fitzgerald (The Goldfinch, Reacher) Kyle Gallner (Smile, Dinner in America) Ed Begley Jr (Better Call Saul, A Mighty Wind) and Barbara Hershey (Black Swan, Insidious). Giovanni Ribisi serves as the Director of Photography.

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