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Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
David F. Sandberg is set to direct a new reimagining of The Amityville Horror for Amazon MGM Studios, with a screenplay by Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing. The film is part of the long-running franchise and will be produced by The Safran Company, continuing the legacy of the original 1979 classic and its previous remakes.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
David F. Sandberg is set to direct a reimagined version of The Amityville Horror for Amazon MGM Studios, with a script by Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing. The project is part of a renewed interest in the franchise, which has seen various recent adaptations and new projects in development. Sandberg, known for his work on horror and superhero films, joins the project following his success with The Conjuring: Last Rites and other horror hits.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizmodo
The popular horror video game "Until Dawn" is set to be adapted into a movie, with David F. Sandberg directing and Gary Dauberman retooling the script. The film is described as an R-rated love letter to the horror genre, centering on an ensemble cast, and there's anticipation around whether any of the game's original cast will appear in the movie.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
Director David F. Sandberg, known for "Annabelle: Creation" and "Shazam!," is set to direct the film adaptation of the PlayStation horror video game "Until Dawn," with an R-rated and terrifying plot penned by screenwriter Gary Dauberman. The game revolves around eight friends trapped on a remote mountain retreat, and the film is being produced by Screen Gems, PlayStation Productions, and others.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
Director David F. Sandberg, known for horror hits like Lights Out and Shazam!, is set to direct the film adaptation of Supermassive Games' 2015 release Until Dawn, a choose-your-own-adventure horror game. Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are collaborating on the project, with Gary Dauberman working on the script. This marks the latest PlayStation IP to be adapted for film or TV, joining the likes of The Last of Us and Uncharted.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Game Informer
The popular video game Until Dawn is set to be adapted into a movie, with David F. Sandberg, known for directing Shazam! and Annabelle: Creation, at the helm. The script is being worked on by Gary Dauberman, and the movie is described as R-rated horror. The adaptation is being produced by Screen Gems and PlayStation Productions, and it remains to be seen if the original cast will reprise their roles. This adaptation is part of a trend of bringing video games to the big screen and TV, joining other PlayStation Production projects like The Last of Us TV series and the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ComingSoon.net
Director David F. Sandberg has debunked a fan theory about an alternate cut of the first Shazam! movie that includes a deleted scene of the Shazam Family sitting on their own thrones in the Rock of Eternity. Sandberg confirmed that no such version exists and that the scene was only ever released as a deleted scene. He enjoys seeing people lose their minds over it. Shazam! Fury of the Gods is now playing in theaters.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ComingSoon.net
Director David F. Sandberg believes that DC missed out on profits by not having Black Adam appear in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, despite the character's inclusion in the DC Universe. Sandberg stated that having Black Adam in the film would have been too similar to the first movie, but it was a missed opportunity and "money left on the table." Shazam! Fury of the Gods is now available in theaters.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ComingSoon.net
Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg has announced on Twitter that he is "definitely done with superheroes for now" after the sequel's release. Sandberg expressed surprise at the film's low critic score and high audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, but clarified that he doesn't regret making the Shazam! movies. He stated that he's eager to return to directing horror and disconnect from the online discourse surrounding superheroes, which stresses him out.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ComingSoon.net
Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg has announced on Twitter that he is "definitely done with superheroes for now" after the sequel's release. Sandberg expressed surprise at the film's low critic score and high audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, but clarified that he doesn't regret making the Shazam! movies. He stated that he's eager to return to directing horror and disconnect from the online discourse surrounding superheroes, which stresses him out.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Shazam! Fury Of The Gods director, David F. Sandberg, has announced that he is "definitely done with superheroes for now" after mixed reviews of the film. The movie received a 53% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes but was a box office success and audience-approved. Sandberg has spent six years in the superhero industrial complex and is now looking forward to disconnecting from the superhero discourse online. He has expressed no regrets about making the Shazam movies and is eager to go back to horror and try new things.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The A.V. Club
Director David F. Sandberg has announced that he is "definitely done with superheroes for now" after mixed reviews for his latest film, Shazam! Fury Of The Gods. The film received a 53% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes but was a box office success and well-received by audiences. Sandberg has expressed a desire to return to horror and try new things after six years of working on superhero movies. He also mentioned that he is looking forward to disconnecting from the online superhero discourse, which stresses him out.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Director David F. Sandberg responds to criticism of "Shazam! Fury of the Gods," noting that it has his "lowest critic score" on Rotten Tomatoes but his "highest audience score." The film had one of the worst starts for a major Hollywood superhero film at the box office. Sandberg also expressed his desire to move on from superhero movies. Actress Rachel Zegler defended the film on social media, saying that it is "actually very good" and that it's "cool to hate on fun nowadays."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
"Shazam: Fury of the Gods" director David F. Sandberg tweeted about his experience making the film and his future projects, stating that he's "done with superheroes for now" and eager to go back to horror. The "Shazam" sequel made a lower-than-estimated $30.5 million during its opening weekend, making it unlikely to be a win for Warner Bros. and DC Comics. Before directing "Shazam," Sandberg helmed two well-received horror hits: "Lights Out" and "Annabelle: Creation."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Director David F. Sandberg expressed surprise at the heavy criticism against his latest film, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, which received a 52% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to the first film's 90%. Despite the high audience score of 88%, the sequel's box office opening fell short of projections. Sandberg revealed that he is taking a break from superhero movies and returning to the horror genre. Star Rachel Zegler also called out the "senselessly mean" criticism of the film.