Lionsgate and Suretone Pictures are collaborating to develop a film adaptation of the horror adventure novel climbing plants. The book was written by David Morellthe creator of Rambo and author of First blood, and the other books of the Rambo franchising.
climbing plants is the story of a group of young urban explorers who “cry to investigate an old hotel, boarded up and seemingly abandoned, only to encounter danger at every corner in the form of a competing group of hostile urban explorers trying to find a legendary hidden treasure as well as a supernatural being that devastates everyone ”.
The film is directed by the director of music videos and commercials Marc Klasfeldand will be shot in Bulgaria this summer.
Giordano Schur, President and CEO of Suretone Pictures, said, “I am delighted to be collaborating on this special film with Lionsgate. After a decade of development, we arrived at our destination with a powerful script adapted from a timeless book and a gifted director leading the charge. We couldn’t ask for a better partner in Lionsgate who shares our passion and enthusiasm to bring this incredible roller coaster story to the world. ”
Executive Vice President of Lionsgate Acquisitions Eda Kowansaid, “We are thrilled to be working with Jordan and the Suretone team alongside Marc Klasfeld to bring this supernatural adventure thriller to audiences around the world.”
Marc Klasfeld said: “I’ve waited decades to find the right feature film project to really dedicate myself to. The passion I found to do climbing plants anything that can be is extraordinary and I honestly can’t wait for the world to see what we have in store.
Sounds like my kind of movie! I love watching this kind of movie and can’t wait. I just hope it ends up as good as it sounds. I also love that this story comes from the creator of Rambo!
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
