The upcoming Blumhouse and Universal project The Black Phone, an adaptation of the horror short story by Joe Hill from director Scott Derrickson (Sinister, Doctor Strange), has received a January 28th, 2022 release date. The Black Phone follows a “kidnapped kid who finds himself in a soundproof basement surrounded by the remains of other victims. When night falls, […]
It Chapter Two star James Ransone reuniting with director Scott Derrickson on Blumhouse’s The Black Phone
The upcoming Blumhouse and Universal project The Black Phone, an adaptation of the horror short story by Joe Hill from director Scott Derrickson (Sinister, Doctor Strange), has added another member to its cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, IT Chapter Two star James Ransone will be reuniting with Derrickson for the upcoming horror film after appearing […]
Ethan Hawke reuniting with Sinister director Scott Derrickson on Blumhouse’s The Black Phone
Blumhouse has announced that Ethan Hawke is set to reunite with Sinister director Scott Derrickson on The Black Phone, the upcoming adaptation of the horror short story by Joe Hill. As per THR, The Black Phone follows a “kidnapped kid who finds himself in a soundproof basement surrounded by the remains of other victims. When […]
Jeremy Davies to star in Scott Derrickson’s Joe Hill adaptation The Black Phone
Back in October of last year it was announced that Sinister and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson is set to make his return to the horror genre with an adaptation of Joe Hill’s The Black Phone, and now comes word that Jeremy Davies (Saving Private Ryan, Lost) has signed on to star. The Black Phone […]
All Spider-Man movies are “defacto MCU” says Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson
Scott Derrickson, the director of Doctor Strange, says that all Spider-Man movies are “de-facto” MCU films. The Marvel Cinematic Universe might be getting a lot bigger with the introduction of multi-verses and alternate timelines. Recent films have teased such concepts and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will look to delve into the subject […]
Sinister’s Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill to adapt Joe Hill’s The Black Phone
According to a report from Discussing Film, director Scott Derrickson is teaming with his Sinister and Doctor Strange screenwriter C. Robert Cargill for an adaptation of Joe Hill’s The Black Phone at Blumhouse. Published in Hill’s 20th Century Ghosts short story collection, the synopsis for The Black Phone reads: John Finney is in trouble. The […]
Labyrinth sequel lands Doctor Strange’s Scott Derrickson as director
The world of Labyrinth will get a bit more sinister and strange with Deadline reporting that Scott Derrickson will helm the sequel to the 1986 cult classic fantasy. The Sinister and Doctor Strange director will take over directorial duties from Fede Alvarez, who was initially attached to direct. Maggie Levin, who wrote and directed Into […]
Scott Derrickson to direct Bermuda Triangle thriller, Chris Evans circling lead role
Doctor Strange and Sinister director Scott Derrickson is set to rewrite and direct the long-in-development Bermuda Triangle thriller, Bermuda, for Skydance. According to Variety, Derrickson will direct and executive proudce Bermuda while rewriting the script alongside his writing partner C. Robert Cargill. Additionally, Derrickson won’t be the only Marvel Cinematic Universe alum joining the project as it is also […]
Doctor Strange director endorses Sam Raimi as his successor on Marvel’s Multiverse of Madness
After overseeing the introduction of the Sorcerer Supreme into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 2016’s Doctor Strange, director Scott Derrickson was all set to reunite with Benedict Cumberbatch on next year’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, only for the filmmaker to exit the project last month due to creative differences with Marvel Studios. […]
Doctor Strange director exits In the Multiverse of Madness over creative differences
Marvel Studios’ plans for the Sorcerer Supreme’s next outing have hit a bump in the road with the news that Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson has vacated the director’s chair on 2021’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness due to creative differences. “Marvel Studios and Scott Derrickson have amicably parted ways on Doctor Strange in the […]
