‘The Conjuring’ and ‘House of Wax’ fame Hollywood screenwriters Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes is set to make a Bollywood entry. As per latest reports, they will discuss on a screenplay penned by poet-songwriter Rozam. The film will be directed by Vikram Bhatt. Rozam is the pen name of the Saudi-Arabian poet and songwriter Turk-Al-Sheikh.
Speaking about the movie titled ‘The Cello’, Bhatt said : “Turki Al-Sheikh and I bonded over our love for horror thrillers, and so, we decided to work together to make the best one to date. While Carey Hayes and Chad Hayes will be consulting on the screenplay based on a story written by Turki Al-Sheikh, I will be directing it.”
He also reveals that a major portion of the film is set to be shot in Saudi Arabia. “I am particularly excited to explore the virgin location of AlUla,” he added.
Chad and Carey Hayes together said: “After the success of ‘The Conjuring’, we are being offered various opportunities to work with the best filmmakers and creative executives that Hollywood has to offer. We are very excited to expand globally. We are more excited to work with Rozam and Vikram Bhatt, two incredibly creative and talented individuals. They strive to make great, scary movies with heart and soul, which parallels our own mandate”.
“Filmmaking is a collaborative process. To work with the best is an honour. We are excited about ‘The Cello’. It not only ‘plays’ up to everything we love about these type of movies, but also promises a mind-blowing story. It has scares that will chill even the bravest to the bone,” they said.
‘The Cello’ is expected to release later this year.
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