Untitled Horror Movie
Untitled Horror Movie is an upcoming horror comedy film directed by Nick Simon, who co-wrote the screenplay with Luke Baines. Baines also stars in the film alongside Claire Holt, Darren Barnet, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Katherine McNamara, and Timothy Granaderos.[1] The film utilizes found footage conventions, and in one scene presents its narrative via a computer screen. Its plot follows six actors who decide to create a horror film, and in doing so unwittingly summon a malevolent spirit.
| Untitled Horror Movie | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nick Simon |
| Produced by | Bronwyn Cornelius Marina Stabile |
| Written by | Nick Simon Luke Baines |
| Starring | Luke Baines Claire Holt Darren Barnet Emmy Raver-Lampman Katherine McNamara Timothy Granaderos |
| Cinematography | Kevin Duggin |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Untitled Horror Movie was filmed remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The processes of writing, pre-production, and filming all took place during COVID-19-related quarantines. The film's actors—who were self-isolating at their homes during shooting—were responsible for lighting, makeup, audio and camerawork, with direction, assistance and communication taking place through Zoom.[2]
Premise
"With their hit TV show on the brink of cancellation, six actors decide to film their own horror movie. In their search for a plot, they unintentionally summon a spirit with an affinity for violence, who starts picking them off... one vapid actor at a time."
Production
– director and co-writer Nick Simon on the production of Untitled Horror Movie.[1]
Director and co-writer Nick Simon, with star and fellow co-writer Luke Baines, pitched the concept of Untitled Horror Movie to producers Bronwyn Cornelius and Marina Stabile, who helped acquire funding for the project.[2] Cornelius stated that "We've never met the cast and crew, and yet we all absolutely bonded virtually over these Zoom calls. It's fascinating how connected you can feel to somebody having never physically met them. [...] You don't need to lose that bonding just because we can't physically be in the same space."[2]
Untitled Horror Movie was filmed remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the processes of writing, pre-production, and filming all taking place during COVID-19-related quarantines.[2] Simon and crew sent packages containing makeup and hair supplies, camera equipment, props, and lighting equipment to the film's actors, who were each isolating at their respective homes, and explained how to set up equipment over Zoom calls.[2] Cinematographer Kevin Duggin helped the actors rig lights and set up camera shots, while hair and makeup department head Stefanie Terzo sent the actors video tutorials on how to create artificial bruises and wounds using makeup.[2]
One portion of the film presents the narrative through a computer screen, with the characters interacting via a video chat.[2] The rest of the film is shot in a more traditional found footage style.[1][2]
Post-production on the film is expected to wrap by early September.[4]
References
- Ramos, Dino-Ray (June 30, 2020). "Nick Simon Sets New Remotely-Filmed 'Untitled Horror Movie' Starring Luke Baines, Claire Holt, Darren Barnet, Emmy Raver-Lampman And Kal Penn". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- Breznican, Anthony (June 30, 2020). "This Cast and Crew Made a Film in Quarantine Without Ever Meeting". Vanity Fair. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- Miska, Brad (June 30, 2020). "Pandemic-Filmed 'Untitled Horror Movie' Brings Laughs to Found-Footage". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- Sneider, Jeff (June 30, 2020). "'The Girl in the Photographs' Duo Reteam for Hollywood Horror Movie Set Amid Pandemic". Collider. Retrieved July 1, 2020.