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Tag: Horror

  • Taissa Farmiga returning for ‘The Nun 2’

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Actor Taissa Farmiga is set to reprise her role of Sister Irene in the upcoming sequel of the gothic supernatural horror film “The Nun”.

    She joins previously announced movie lead Storm Reid in the upcoming installment of the 2018 film of the same name.

    According to entertainment outlet Deadline, “The Nun 2” will be directed by Michael Chaves, who previously helmed the 2021 horror movie “Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”.

    “The Nun” was a prequel spin-off to 2016’s “The Conjuring 2” and featured Bonnie Aarons as the titular demonic nun.

    Set in a monastery in 1952, the story saw a priest and a young nun, played by Demian Bichir and Taissa Farmiga, respectively, attempting to fight off the nun’s evil possessions.

    The sequel also said to be set in the 1950s, chronicles how the nun still lurks, contrary to some people’s belief.

    Akela Cooper has penned the screenplay of “The Nun 2” with current revisions by Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing.

    It is produced by James Wan and Peter Safran through their banners, Atomic Monster and The Safran Company, respectively.

    The duo have produced all eight of the Conjuring Universe movies. The film is set to be released on September 8, 2023.

    LOS ANGELES: Actor Taissa Farmiga is set to reprise her role of Sister Irene in the upcoming sequel of the gothic supernatural horror film “The Nun”.

    She joins previously announced movie lead Storm Reid in the upcoming installment of the 2018 film of the same name.

    According to entertainment outlet Deadline, “The Nun 2” will be directed by Michael Chaves, who previously helmed the 2021 horror movie “Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”.

    “The Nun” was a prequel spin-off to 2016’s “The Conjuring 2” and featured Bonnie Aarons as the titular demonic nun.

    Set in a monastery in 1952, the story saw a priest and a young nun, played by Demian Bichir and Taissa Farmiga, respectively, attempting to fight off the nun’s evil possessions.

    The sequel also said to be set in the 1950s, chronicles how the nun still lurks, contrary to some people’s belief.

    Akela Cooper has penned the screenplay of “The Nun 2” with current revisions by Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing.

    It is produced by James Wan and Peter Safran through their banners, Atomic Monster and The Safran Company, respectively.

    The duo have produced all eight of the Conjuring Universe movies. The film is set to be released on September 8, 2023.

  • Alicia Vikander joins psychological horror ‘Firebrand’ after Michelle Williams’ exit

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Oscar winner Alicia Vikander has replaced Hollywood star Michelle Williams in “Firebrand”, a psychological horror tale set in the bloody English Tudor court.

    The film, directed by Karim Ainouz, will focus on Queen Catherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII, and the only one to avoid banishment or death.

    According to Deadline, Vikander will feature opposite Jude Law, who will play Henry VIII in the movie.

    Ainouz, known for “The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao”, will direct the film from a script by “Killing Eve” writers Jessica Ashworth and Henrietta Ashworth.

    “Firebrand” is told through Catherine’s singular point-of-view of the psychological horror of living with a monster — and the remarkable will to not only survive but thrive. The movie will be produced by Brouhaha Entertainment.

    Vikander, who won an Oscar for best-supporting actress for her 2015 movie “The Danish Girl, most recently starred opposite Dev Patel in David Lowery’s “The Green Knight”.

    She will next feature in filmmaker Olivier Assayas’ HBO limited series “Irma Vep” and the sequel to her 2018 action movie “Tomb Raider”.