Damien Leone Partners with Sam Raimi for Lionsgate Horror Film 'Tortures of the Damned'
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· 2 sourcesDamien Leone, creator of the 'Terrifier' franchise, is partnering with horror legend Sam Raimi for a new Lionsgate film titled 'Tortures of the Damned,' according to IndieWire and Variety. Leone will write, direct, and produce the project, with Raimi serving as a producer, though plot details remain undisclosed. Variety noted the film represents a move to a bigger canvas for Leone, who is known for micro-budgeted genre films. Both outlets reported that 'Tortures of the Damned' will be Leone's next project after he completes 'Terrifier 4,' which is currently in pre-production.
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Summary
Indie horror director Damien Leone, known for the successful 'Terrifier' franchise, is moving to Lionsgate for his next project. He's teaming up with horror legend Sam Raimi to produce an original film called 'Tortures of the Damned,' which Leone will write, direct, and produce. Plot details remain undisclosed, and the project will follow the completion of 'Terrifier 4.'
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· 3 pulledDamien Leone, the director behind the box office darling 'Terrifier' franchise, will make his next film at Lionsgate and is teaming with horror legend Sam Raimi to make it.
Rather than Lionsgate picking up the franchise or the next 'Terrifier' film, it will be an original project called 'Tortures of the Damned,' which Leone is writing, directing, and producing.
'Tortures of the Damned' will be Leone's next project after he completes 'Terrifier 4.'
