Slender Man (film)

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Slender Man
Directed by Sylvain White
Produced by
Written by David Birke
Based on Slender Man
by Eric Knudsen
Starring
Production
company
  • Mythology Entertainment
  • Madhouse Entertainment
  • It Is No Dream Entertainment
Distributed by Screen Gems
Release date
  • May 18, 2018 (2018-05-18) (United States)
Country United States
Language English

Slender Man is an upcoming American horror film directed by Sylvain White and written by David Birke, based on the myth created by Eric Knudsen.[1] The film stars Jaz Sinclair, Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles, Annalise Basso, and Alex Fitzalan. Slender Man is the first movie based on a creepypasta. It will be released on May 18, 2018, by Screen Gems.

Production[edit]

In May 2016, it was reported that Sony Pictures had started developing Slender Man based on the supernatural mythical character created by Eric Knudsen,[1] with the screenplay to be written by David Birke. Sony's Screen Gems was in talks with Mythology Entertainment, Madhouse Entertainment, and It Is No Dream Entertainment to produce and distribute the film.[2]

On January 4, 2017, Sylvain White was hired to direct the film, while producers on the film would be Mythology's Brad Fischer, James Vanderbilt, and William Sherak, Madhouse's Robyn Meisinger, and No Dream's Sarah Snow.[3] On May 22, 2017, cast was announced including Jaz Sinclair, Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles, Annalise Basso, and Alex Fitzalan.[4] In July 2017, Kevin Chapman joined the cast as an emotionally defeated, alcoholic father.[5]

Principal photography on the film began on June 19, 2017, in Boston and concluded on July 28, 2017.[6]

Release[edit]

Slender Man is scheduled to be released on May 18, 2018, by Screen Gems.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Rogers, Katie (6 May 2016). "'Slender Man,' a Horror Meme, Gets Ready to Step Out of the Shadows". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 August 2017. 
  2. ^ McNary, Dave (May 6, 2016). "Sony in Talks for 'Slender Man' Horror Movie". Variety. Retrieved June 28, 2017. 
  3. ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (January 4, 2017). "Sylvain White Set To Helm 'Slender Man' For Screen Gems". Deadline. Retrieved June 28, 2017. 
  4. ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (May 22, 2017). "Joey King, Julia Goldani-Telles & More Join 'Slender Man' From Director Sylvain White". Deadline. Retrieved June 28, 2017. 
  5. ^ N'Duka, Amanda. "Godzilla: King Of The Monsters' Adds Elizabeth Ludlow; Kevin Chapman Cast In 'Slender Man'". Deadline. Retrieved July 10, 2017. 
  6. ^ Goldstein, Meredith (May 29, 2017). "'Slender Man' horror movie will be made in Boston - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved June 28, 2017. 

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