The Casket Girls

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The Casket Girls
Directed byJustin Dyck
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CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Casket Girls is an upcoming American horror film directed by Justin Dyck and written by Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant. It stars Gabrielle Union and Philip Granger.

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In September 2024, it was reported that a horror film directed by Justin Dyck and written by Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant was in development, with Gabrielle Union and Philip Granger headlining the cast. [1]

Principal photography began on October 15, 2024, in Victoria, British Columbia. [2]

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References

  1. Grobar, Matt (September 18, 2024). "Gabrielle Union To Produce & Star In Horror Pic 'The Casket Girls' From QC Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  2. Navarro, Meagan (September 18, 2024). "'The Casket Girls' – Gabrielle Union to Star in New Horror Movie from 'Anything for Jackson' Director". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved October 27, 2024.