A thrilling development in the horror scene has just been announced by Dark Castle Entertainment.
Key Takeaways
- Dark Castle Entertainment is rolling out a 13-part ‘Thirteen Ghosts’ series, diving into each ghost’s story with episodes from around the world.
- The show mixes old and new, blending prequel and sequel vibes with AR tech for an immersive experience.
- Awaiting the green light, this reboot is set to shake up horror with its global ghost stories and unique directorial styles.
They’re launching a 13-part series reviving their 2001 ‘Thirteen Ghosts‘ movie, planning to dig deeper into each ghost’s story with an episode dedicated to their creepy tales.
The 2001 film, with stars like Matthew Lillard, Tony Shalhoub, Shawna Loyer, and Shannon Elizabeth, kept a lot of fans hooked and now, two decades later, the company is giving them exactly what they’ve been waiting for: more of the original’s spooky lore.
The series isn’t just a do-over; it’s a new take that mixes prequel and sequel elements to explore the ghosts’ pasts and what they left behind. This approach is aimed at giving fans a detailed, in-depth look at the original film’s narrative.
The plan is for a 13-episode journey, each one uncovering the secrets of a different ghost. Inspired by the original 1960 and the 2001 films, the series promises a cool sneak peek into this spooky adventure, with the following synopsis, via DreadCentral:
“Every culture has its ghost stories, and our new take on Thirteen Ghosts will show off these tales from around the world. Each episode will have its own look and feel, shaped by the director of that episode. The ghost stories within each episode will have their own stylistic look and feel that will be explored and influenced by each individual director. This makes our ghost vignettes stand out stylistically as they set the theme for each episode.”
The project has caught the eye with Patrick Mediate from Primordial Pictures, Aaron McLane of ‘Fear the Walking Dead,’ and Ashley Robinson, also from ‘Fear the Walking Dead,’ all involved, showcasing a strong creative team.
The pitch images out there give us a glimpse of the ghost-catching machine, Cyrus Kriticos’ twisted psyche, and hints at the Angry Princess ghost’s sad story.
While fans are buzzing, the series is waiting for the go-ahead. The plan is to pitch it to Sony Pictures Television after industry strikes (WGA and SAG-AFTRA) wrap up.
A cool part of the series will be its focus on ghost stories from different cultures, each with a unique look thanks to the director’s vision. This promises a visually stunning series that takes us through supernatural stories from across the globe.
Adding a new twist, there’s talk of adding AR tech to let fans interact with the ghosts in new ways, maybe even spotting spirits in their own homes with a special app.
‘Thirteen Ghosts’ will have a fresh look at ghost stories from around the world, with diverse storytelling, tech integration, and deep dives into each ghost’s backstory. Dark Castle Entertainment is ready to bring a series that could change horror for today’s audiences.
