Dwight H. Little, who directed Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Phantom of the Opera (1989), and an episode of “Freddy’s Nightmares,” is back in the director’s chair for Natty Knocks, a brand new movie starring horror icons Robert Englund, Bill Moseley, and Danielle Harris. Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights.
Variety reports that Natty Knocks will release day-and-date on July 21, 2023.
The film is set on Halloween Eve…
“A small-town babysitter and the kids she is looking after struggle to survive a serial killer named Abner Honeywell.”
Charlotte Fountain-Jardim (“Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Thomas Robie (Insidious: The Last Key), Noen Perez (“Grace and Frankie”) and Jason James Richter (Free Willy) also star.
Benjamin Olson wrote the screenplay for Natty Knocks.
Vertical SVP of Acquisitions Tony Piantedosi said in a statement, “‘Natty Knocks’ immediately intrigued us given its collaboration of prolific horror icons who defined the genre for decades. The film is a testament to Dwight’s experience as a filmmaker, and we’re pleased that we were able to come on board for the project.”
“We couldn’t be happier that our indie thriller ‘Natty Knocks’ has found a perfect home with Vertical,” the producers added. “Vertical is doing great things with independent distribution and we can’t wait for audiences to see the entertaining movie our talented cast and director have delivered.”
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