Fangoria has broken the news that genre icon Tony Todd (the original Candyman himself) has signed on to star in the “modern slasher” Stream, joining a cast that is already packed with genre icons and regulars. Todd’s co-stars in the film will include Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), Danielle Harris (Halloween 4), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Dee Wallace (The Howling), Mark Holton (Leprechaun), Daniel Roebuck (Final Destination), Dave Sheridan (The Devil’s Rejects), Terry Alexander (Day of the Dead), David Howard Thornton (Terrifier), Tim Reid (Stephen King’s It), Charles Edwin Powell (Exorcist III), Bob Adrian (The Conjuring 2), Sydney Malakeh (Cheer Camp Killer), Wesley Holloway (Terrifier 2), Linden Porco (Leprechaun Returns), and Michael Leavy (Terrifier).
Leavy is also directing the film, working from a screenplay he wrote with Jason Leavy, Steven Della Salla, and Robert Privitera. Here’s the synopsis:
When Roy and Elaine Keenan realize their family is drifting apart, they decide that something needs to be done. Roy forces his work to take a back seat and they seize the opportunity to recreate a vacation from their past. A peaceful stay in a quaint hotel is just what they need, however that is not what is in store for them. With four deranged murderers patrolling the seemingly mundane halls, the odds are definitely not in the Keenan family’s favor. Roy must fight for his life and those of his family as their simple weekend getaway truly turns into a vacation to die for.
According to IMDb page for Stream, the Keenan family consists of characters played by Charles Edwin Powell, Danielle Harris, Sydney Malakeh, and Wesley Holloway. It’s not clear which members of the cast are playing the four deranged murderers.
The director is hoping Stream will be the first entry in a franchise, and since he told Fangoria that “Being able to have Tony Todd as part of our cast and eventual Stream franchise is a dream come true!”, it sounds like Todd may be back when a sequel is made.
We’ll keep you updated on Stream as more is revealed.