Joe Lynch’s (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem, “Creepshow”) new movie Suitable Flesh, based on H.P. Lovecraft‘s The Thing On The Doorstep, will unleash body-hopping madness in theaters and VOD later this year from RLJE Films. Our friends at Fangoria unveiled a new teaser today that offers a taste of the Lovecraftian horror to come.
In Suitable Flesh, “After murdering her young patient, a once-esteemed psychiatrist helplessly watches her life spiral into a nightmarish maelstrom of supernatural hysteria and gruesome deaths, all linked to a seemingly unstoppable ancient curse.”
Barbara Crampton stars in Suitable Flesh, exec produced by Brian Yuzna (Re-Animator). The script was written by Dennis Paoli, the writer of Re-Animator and From Beyond!
Heather Graham, Judah Lewis, Bruce Davison, Johnathon Schaech, and Jonah Ray also star.
Joe Lynch said in a recent statement, “When I read Dennis Paoli’s adaptation of the story, I felt like there was a fantastic opportunity to update and subvert Lovecraft’s often old-fashioned sensibilities in a way that felt modern, relevant and even dangerous, with a pinch of 90’s neo-noir and a dash of eroticism to spice up the stew. Working with Amp and such a fantastic cast – including Heather, Judah, Barbara, Bruce and Johnathon – we’re so excited that this sexy, funny, scary film isn’t just a modernized love letter to Lovecraft, but the kind of provocatively entertaining “sin-ema” I believe audiences are salivating for!”
Barbara Crampton added, “We’ve been so fortunate to work with top talent both behind and in front of the camera on our recent films. At Amp it’s about developing not only memorable, thought-provoking material for an audience, but also fresh and unusual enough to attract the very best creative collaborators. I was ecstatic when first the formidable Joe Lynch, then Heather Graham signed on – her natural charm is always in evidence, but we get to see a different untapped side of her abilities here. I’ve been thrilled to be invited to join seasoned pros at Amp, and we are only getting started.”
In my 4-star review for Suitable Flesh out of Tribeca, I praised how well director Joe Lynch captures the essense of Stuart Gordon while putting his own stamp on Lovecraft: “Lynch pays tribute to a horror master through meticulous detail while avoiding a complete retread, ensuring Suitable Flesh may feel familiar, but it’s also unafraid to take unexpected detours or eschew outdated tropes. Lynch’s reverence for Gordon never exceeds his voice, blazing a thrilling path forward for a newer generation carrying the torch of horror masters. It results in a strange, beguiling horror effort that feels retro and new, capturing the essence of both Gordon and Lynch all at once.”
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