Warner Bros. has removed THE CONJURING and INSIDIOUS director James Wan's new horror movie MALIGNANT from its August 2020 release date to an undated position. The same goes for animated feature SCOOB! which is also no longer going on May 15 as it awaits a future release.
Wow. Now they're even clearing AUGUST releases… that doesn't seem like a good thing… We'll keep you updated.
Plot details are currently being kept under wraps. But that said, Wan has said:
I’m super excited to go back to my indie roots with this hard-R thriller. An original horror idea (not a reboot/remake or anything based on existing IP) with old school, practical effects and no giant, blue screen sets. That’s all I’ll say for now."
It's written by Akela Cooper (THE NUN 2, HELL FEST) and JT Petty (HELLBENDERS, THE BURROWERS) from a story by Wan and Bisu.
The film sports an impressive cast including Annabelle Wallis (ANNABELLE), Mckenna Grace (ANNABELLE COMES HOME), George Young (CONTAINMENT), Jake Abel (SUPERNATURAL), Maddie Hasson (GOD BLESS AMERICA), Michole Briana White (ENCINO MAN), Jacqueline McKenzie (Netflix's PINE GAP), and Ingrid Bisu (THE NUN).
On top of directing this New Line horror movie, Wan will also produce the film through his Atomic Monster banner with Michael Clear. The film is being independently financed through Starlight Media and Midas Innovation, who will retain distribution rights in China. MALIGNANT will open on… sigh.