Frank Grillo joins Blumhouse thriller Stephanie, directed by Akiva Goldsman

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

Frank Grillo is about to reunite with his PURGE: ANARCHY producer Jason Blum on the supernatural thriller STEPHANIE, reports The Wrap. Oscar-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman is directing from a screenplay by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski.

Here’s what STEPHANIE is about:

Abandoned by her parents in their remote home, Stephanie survives on peanut butter and conversations with her toy turtle, while a dark supernatural force looms in the background. When her mother and father return to claim her, the malevolent power spins out of control with Stephanie at the center.

Just me or does this sound eerily similar to the set-up of MAMA?

Universal Pictures acquired the film from Blumhouse and will likely release at some point next year. STEPHANIE was first announced in June.