Warner Bros. Wins Bidding War for 'Siren Head' Horror Movie; Cregger and Duffield to Write Script
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Warner Bros. Pictures has won a fierce five-studio bidding war to acquire the rights to "Siren Head," a viral horror creature created by internet artist Trevor Henderson. The project has attracted major talent, with Zach Cregger (director of the horror film "Weapons") and Brian Duffield teaming up to write the script. The deal closed with a massive multi-million-dollar payout, reflecting Hollywood's growing interest in adapting internet-born horror phenomena for the big screen.
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Twitter / XWarner Bros. Wins Bidding War for 'Siren Head' Horror Movie; Cregger and Duffield to Write Scripthollywoodreporter.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledComing out on top of a five-studio bidding war with a massive, multi-million-dollar deal, Warner Bros. Pictures has picked up the underlying rights to Siren Head.
Making this package even more exciting to studios was the heavy hitting talent attached.
Hollywood has found its newest obsession, and this meme won't be found in any internet backrooms.
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