Don't Move (upcoming film)

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Don't Move
Directed by
  • Adam Schindler
  • Brian Netto
Written by
  • T.J. Cimfel
  • David White
Produced by
Starring
Edited byJosh Ethier [1]
Music by
Production
companies
  • Raimi Productions
  • Hammerstone Studios
  • Capstone Studios
Distributed by Netflix
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Don't Move is an upcoming American horror-thriller film starring Kelsey Asbille, Finn Wittrock and Daniel Francis. It was directed by Adam Schindler and Brian Netto, and written by T.J. Cimfel and David White.

Contents

Premise

The plot is about "a seasoned killer who injects a grieving woman with a paralytic agent. She must run, fight and hide before her body completely shuts down". [2]

Cast

Production

In December 2022, it was reported that Adam Schindler and Brian Netto would direct the horror thriller Don't Move, written by T.J. Cimfel and David White. [4] It was produced by Capstone Studios, Hammerstone Studios and Sam Raimi 's Raimi Productions. [2]

In May 2023, Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock were cast in lead roles. [2] Principal photography took place in Bulgaria from June to late July 2023. [5] [2] Two days before completion, production was granted an interim agreement to continue filming during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. [5] [6] Mark Korven and Michelle Osis scored the film. [7]

Release

In November 2023, Signature Entertainment acquired the distribution rights for the United Kingdom and Ireland. [8] In April 2024, Netflix bought worldwide rights. [9]

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