Director Behind Kevin Spacey’s First Post-Acquittal Film ‘Control’ Sets New Thriller ‘Nightmares’ (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

K.J. Yossman Writer and director Gene Fallaize, who helmed Kevin Spacey’s first post-acquittal feature “Control,” has set his next project, a thriller titled “Nightmares.” Written by Fallaize, the film is based on a “true story that became the basis one of the greatest horror movies of all time, following a journalist attempting to uncover the truth behind several unexplained deaths,” according to the synopsis.

Casting is already underway with the film scheduled to begin production in London and L.A. early next year. Fallaize will direct while producers are Emily Hasseldine and Adam Southwick and Jayne Snipe.

Jamie Walker and Maria Lee Metheringham will exec produce while Adam Hooper is an associate producer. Fallaize’s production company Cupsogue Pictures are making the film. “I’m thrilled that ‘Nightmares’ is moving into production, which has been an easier process than I’ve experienced in the past, in no small part I’m sure due to the doors that have been swung open by working recently with two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey,” Fallaize told Variety. “This is a project that I’m especially excited about, as well as getting back to working with bigger budgets than we had to work with on ‘Control’ due to the perceived risks associated with that project.” Fallaize’s last feature, “Control,” featured Spacey’s voice as a man hellbent on revenge who hijacks the car of a high-ranking government official.

The actor recorded his part in London while awaiting trial for sexual assault. Spacey was eventually acquitted of all charges.