Possession | Planned Remake of the 1981 Cult Horror Sparks Bidding War
- On Tuesday, Paramount announced that filmmaker Parker Finn's "Possession" remake will debut in theaters on June 11, 2027, starring Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley as a couple facing supernatural terror.
- Polish filmmaker Andrzej Żuławski wrote and directed the original 1981 thriller, which starred Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill and later achieved cult status, gaining significant popularity on TikTok in recent years.
- Producers include Finn and Robert Pattinson for Bad Feeling, with Jonathan Fass, Roy Lee, and Andrew Childs for Vertigo. The ensemble cast features Diego Calva, Madeline Brewer, Emory Cohen, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, and Paul Dano.
- The production will open opposite Universal Pictures' live-action "How to Train Your Dragon 2," positioning it as counter-programming. Paramount has committed to a 45-day theatrical window, reflecting confidence in the horror thriller.
- Following a competitive bidding war, studio executives view the project as a potential summer blockbuster. Director Finn, known for the "Smile" franchise, is adapting the script from the original work.
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Possession | Planned remake of the 1981 cult horror sparks bidding war
The 1981 cult horror Possession is in the process of being remade by Smile director Parker Finn. Robert Pattinson will star, and the whole project has sparked a bidding war. Update: As proven by a number of candid paparazzi shots from the production, Paramount’s remake of the 1981 cult horror Possession has already begun filming. Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley are playing the husband wife undergoing a breakup of Lovecraftian proportions, tak…
'Possession' Remake Starring Margaret Qualley, Callum Turner Set for June 2027 Release
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The remake of the 1981 supernatural thriller 'Possession', starring Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner, is set to hit theatres on June 11, 2027, reported Variety. Entertainment News | 'Possession' Remake Starring Margaret Qualley, Callum Turner Set for June 2027 Release.
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