Horror is one of the most popular film genres right now, meaning there are tons of different movies being announced on an almost daily basis. You'd be forgiven for missing some of the latest exciting updates, which is why we're here to help.
The following list highlights some of the recent casting news from the horror industry. Stars from some of the biggest hits from the last few years are lining up their next projects as we speak. Among them are people like Georgina Campbell from Barbarian and David Dastmalchian from Late Night with the Devil. Keep reading to learn more about the horror updates you might have missed from this week.
Late Night with the Devil and Barbarian stars team up for The Shepherd
David Dastmalchian and Georgina Campbell have been cast in the horror-thriller film The Shepherd. Variety reports that the film will be directed by John Hyams (Sick) and written by Alexander Gustaveson.
It follows a young woman in labor fleeing from her abuser, only for her escape to get hijacked by a terrifying stranger hiding something horrible in his car. The film will launch sales at Cannes.
Drop star Meghann Fahy picks next thriller project
The White Lotus alum Meghann Fahy gave an impressive performance in the recent Blumhouse thriller Drop from director Christopher Landon. Now the actress is preparing for her next movie, titled The Banquet from Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, director of Netflix horror film The Platform.
According to Deadline, the film is based on an original screenplay from Sam Steiner (Fingernails). Like The Shepherd, The Banquet will launch at Cannes this month. Plot details are minimal, but Fahy plays a woman named Jenny whose "life is shattered by the return of her estranged son," who brings with him a dark secret regarding their family's lineage.
A sequel to Shudder Original movie Influencer is coming soon
Shudder's 2022 movie Influencer was very well-received by critics and viewers, and now we'll soon be getting a sequel. The first movie followed an influencer on a solo backpacking trip who crosses paths with a seemingly friendly girl named CW (Cassandra Naud) who turns out to have ill intentions.
The sequel from writer and director Kurtis David Harder recently wrapped filming and Shudder has picked up the rights to the movie in English-speaking territories. Per Deadline, Naud is back in the leading role and will be joined by Georgina Campbell from Barbarian and the upcoming film The Shepherd. Veronica Long, Lisa Delamar, Jonathan Whitesell, and Dylan Playfair also star.
About the film, Harder says, "It’s a film that plays with perception. Fans of Influencer will feel something familiar beneath the surface, but the real fun is discovering just how deep those connections run.”