Longlegs Star’s Next Film Is a Twisted Take on an Iconic Horror Classic

Longlegs star Maika Monroe finds her subsequent undertaking in her busy horror schedule, this time a twisted tackle Bram Stoker’s basic vampire story. Monroe, who made her identify recognized within the cult basic It Follows, continues to seek out herself enraptured by terrifying tales that flip the style on its head. Subsequent time she’s on the massive display screen, Monroe will encounter an “Eden of vampire brides” in a brand new movie from FilmNation Leisure.

By way of Deadline, Monroe is ready to star in Brides, directed by Chloe Okuno (Watcher). Presently in pre-production, the upcoming vampire flick is produced by Anthony Bregman and Stefanie Azpiazu by way of Probably Story, who describe the undertaking as “gothic, glamorous, and gory.” In some ways, it’s going to subvert expectations of Bram Stoker’s Dracula by seemingly specializing in the vampiric brides, which come into contact with Monroe’s Sally Bishop when she and her husband go on a visit. Bergman goes so far as to say that the film will truly “redefine the horror style” because of the acclaimed director and “dynamic” script. Bergman:

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Brides
is ready to redefine the horror style with Choe Okuno’s distinctive mix of feminist themes and gory visuals. The script is dynamic and unsettling in all one of the best methods. Chloe all the time brings such dread and complexity to her characters, and we will’t wait to work together with her and Maika to convey Sally to life or to un-death because the case could also be.”

If the earlier particulars didn’t get horror followers excited sufficient for Brides, maybe the official plot synopsis will suffice:

“Set in Sixties Italy, Sally Bishop (Monroe) and her husband journey to a distant villa within the wake of Sally’s nervous breakdown. The villa’s proprietor, a mysterious depend, takes a peculiar curiosity in Sally. However he will get way over he anticipated when Sally’s feminist chaos is added to his good, violent Eden of vampire brides.”

Maika Monroe Has a Busy Horror Schedule

Along with Brides, Monroe is ready to star in one other horror remake. She is ready to guide in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, a remake of the 1992 film of the identical identify. The movie follows Monroe as a latest widow who seeks vengeance towards a mom whereas posing as a nanny, with the intent of ruining her life and ultimately murdering her. She performs the villain in that movie, turning from the horror protagonist, simple to root for, to the very drive that terrorizes them. Aside from Brides, Monroe appears to wish to diversify her horror slate by taking part in either side of the evil-good scale. In fact, nonetheless count on to see the It Follows breakout star proceed being a contemporary horror icon.

A sequel to Longlegs is greater than doable at this level, particularly because it impressed on the field workplace. Though Nicolas Cage, who performed the titular serial killer, won’t reprise his function for apparent causes, it appears Monroe and firm are down for extra tales that includes the gifted FBI agent, particularly because the movie ends fairly ambiguously. Nonetheless, the director, Oz Perkins, isn’t precisely leaping on the alternative for one more Longlegs, because it appears too simple of a solution to the movie’s shocking success with critics and audiences alike. Till any additional information on that horror entrance, followers can nonetheless see Monroe star in loads of motion pictures within the re-emerging style.