Justin Long and Irish Apatow are in negotiations to star in survival thriller “Stung,” now gearing up for manufacturing.
The movie comes from director Colin Minihan, who just lately directed Lengthy and Kate Bosworth in “Coyotes,” and is produced by Andre Relis and Jib Polhemus, with VMI Worldwide set to introduce the movie to worldwide patrons in Cannes.
Set in opposition to the backdrop of suburban isolation and mounting paranoia, “Stung” follows 4 teenage ladies whose harmless sleepover spirals right into a nightmare once they change into trapped inside a luxurious Orange County dwelling overtaken by a large swarm of Africanized killer bees.
“’Stung’ taps into a very primal fear,” mentioned Minihan. “You’re trapped, isolated, and under attack from something unstoppable. But beneath the horror, it’s also a story about friendship, trust, and survival under pressure.”
Further casting and manufacturing particulars will probably be introduced within the coming months.
“We were immediately drawn to the film’s contained intensity and commercial concept,” mentioned Relis and Polhemus. “Colin has a fantastic visual style and a strong command of suspense, and we believe Stung has the potential to become a standout genre title for audiences worldwide.”
That is the third function between Relis and Polhemus, who most just lately produced “The Night Driver” with Josh Lucas and Alyssa Milano and screening on the Cannes market.
Minihan’s most up-to-date function, “Coyotes — a genre-bending horror/comedy starring Long and Kate Bosworth — was produced by Capstone Studios and premiered at Fantastic Fest. His previous film, “What Keeps You Alive,” which he wrote, directed, and edited on a micro funds, premiered at SXSW and was named a Critics’ Choose by The New York Instances. Minihan co-wrote and produced the Shudder breakouts “Still/Born,” “Z” and “Spiral” by means of his Canadian manufacturing firm, and co-wrote and co-directed the horror movie “Grave Encounters.” He’s additionally the co-founder and proprietor of DI Submit, a Los Angeles–based mostly visible results and post-production firm.
Justin Lengthy is represented by IAG and Yorn Levine. Iris Apatow is represented by UTA, 3 Arts, and Ziffren Brittenham.
