James Morosini To Direct Psychological Horror Film ‘Mommy’s Home’ For Lionsgate
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: James Morosini, the filmmaker behind SXSW prize-winner I Love My Dad, has found his next project in Mommy’s Home, a psychological horror pic that he wrote and will direct for Lionsgate.
The story follows a young dad whose family life becomes terrifyingly unhinged when his 24-year-old mom is unfrozen decades after being cryogenically preserved.
Producers include Craig Flores, Dawn Olmstead, and Anonymous Content. David Levine, Garrett Kemble and Ryan Schwartz will executive produce on behalf of Anonymous Content, with Scott O’Brien and Jon Humphrey overseeing the project for Lionsgate.
Dan Freedman negotiated deals on behalf of the studio, and casting for the film is set to commence soon. Morosini is best known for writing, directing and starring in the comedy I Love My Dad, which won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award in its 2022 premiere at SXSW before going on to distribution through Magnolia Pictures.
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