Horror-Thriller ‘Limbo’ Coming From ‘Better Watch Out’ Director Chris Peckover
Better Watch OutdirectorChris Peckoverhas a new horror project lined-up. It’s calledLimbo, and it’s about a young mother whose spirit gets kicked out of her own body when something evil possesses her. That’s weird and original enough to sound interesting, and definitely not your average possession plotline.Limbois being set up at Miramax.Deadlinebroke the news about theLimbohorror movie, reporting that Miramax, Barnyard Projects and Snoot Entertainment greenlit the project. Peckover will write the script withMatthew Jennison. Here’s the synopsis:
Possession movies are a time-honored horror tradition, but this idea offers a new twist on the formula. Whenever there’s a movie about possession, we tend to be treated only to witnessing how the afflicted person behaves while we possessed. We never see what their actual personality is up to during all of this. That’s what makes this concept so interesting.
“We are witnessing a renaissance of quality horror films at the moment,” said Miramax’s Bill Block. “It’s a genre that continues to captivate global audiences. Having a smart script with a big idea and some fierce partners in Tim Palen, Snoot Entertainment and a fresh voice in Chris Peckover –Limbois something we’re really excited about.”
I’m not a big fan of Peckover’sBetter Watch Out. In fact, I didn’t care for it all. But I know plenty of horror fans did, and I’m also always up for more horror movies in general. The original premise alone is enough to get me excited aboutLimbo, and I’m eager to see how it all turns out.Limbowill be produced by Tim Palen under his Barnyard Projects title, and Keith Calder and Jess Wu Calder of Snoot Entertainment as well, with Chris Harding serving as co-producer for Snoot Entertainment.
