In a press release from AMC Networks, Nicotero described Guts & Glory as a mix of Survivor and The Blair Witch Project. The makeup artist expressed his excitement about what he believes is one of his most creative and organic projects. According to Nicotero, the show will include participants creating FX that have to happen in real time and capture honest reactions to their work. He also added several crew members from The Walking Dead universe who came together to bring the competition series to life.
Rob Fox, EVP of production for AMC Networks, has also shared his thoughts on Nicotero’s unique concept for Guts & Glory. According to Fox, the upcoming show will feature moments that “shock, surprise, and showcase” the depth of the horror genre. Fox believes that any seasoned horror fan knows the innovation that Nicotero brings to all his projects, and teased that the competition series will be a fresh take on the familiar genre.
Shudder Acquires Rights to ‘Abraham’s Boys’
Variety has exclusively revealed that Shudder and RLJE Films have acquired the rights to Abraham’s Boys. Written and directed by Natasha Kermani, he film is an adaptation of Joe Hill’s short story of the same name that is meant to be a sequel to Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Abraham’s Boys follows Max and Rudy Van Helsing, played by Brady Hepner and Judah Mackey, respectively, as they discover their father, Abraham Van Helsing’s (Titus Welliver) dark past.
In a statement to the outlet, Kermani shared that she had a great time bringing Hill’s “dark” and “gothic” story to the screen. The director talked about shooting the film in California and thanked her Los Angeles cast and crew for their hard work. “I’m so excited to now be able to share the film with audiences all over the world,” she added while speaking of the acquisition.
The news comes as Shudder gears up for its 10th Anniversary celebration with a year’s worth of festivities that include special fan events, programming, custom merchandise, and more. The streaming service is also kicking off a nationwide screening tour called the “Shudder 10 Screening Series,” which will run from April 2025 through the fall. The series will feature a selection of Shudder, including The Amusement Park, The Medium, The Dark and the Wicked, Deadstream, and more.
Guts & Glory is expected to premiere later this year. An exact release date has not been announced yet.
Source: AMC Networks, Variety
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