Eli Roth to direct South of Hell pilot, starring Mena Suvari

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

Well, this is an interesting combination. Eli Roth will be directing the pilot episode of “South of Hell” for WE tv, which has just snagged actress Mena Suvari to topline the thriller, reports Deadline. The show, which has an eight-episode straight-to-series order for a 2015 premiere, comes from top horror producers Jason Blum and Eli Roth, in their first pairing. I'm curious to see what Eli Roth brings to a network that isn't exactly known for throwing blood and guts around. Could be interesting… or not. Who knows.

Here’s what the show is all about:

A Supernatural thriller set in South Carolina, “South of Hell” focuses on Maria Abascal (Suvari), a stunning demon-hunter-for-hire whose power stems from within. Like those she hunts, Maria is divided within herself, struggling with her own demon, Abigail, who resides inside of her, feeding on the evil Maria exorcises from others. Maria and Abigail share a soul and a destiny, but as Maria desperately tries to overtake Abigail, she will discover how far Abigail will go to remain a part of her.

The premiere episode of “South of Hell” will be directed by Roth from a script by Matt Lambert.