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From Playback, November 5, 2024 - written by Jamie Casemore
Kevin Hart’s Los Angeles-based mediaco Hartbeat has boarded Stu Stone’s Don’t F**k with Ghosts as an executive producer and global distributor, excluding Canada.
Don’t F**k with Ghosts is written by Toronto-based 5’7 Films co-founders and brothers-in-law Stone (pictured left) and Adam Rodness. The film is an indirect sequel to their 2020 film Faking a Murderer, also directed by Stone. Rodness serves as a producer on both films.
In both films, Stone and Rodness play fictional versions of themselves filming a documentary. Faking a Murderer followed the duo hunting after someone who they believe is a serial killer. For Don’t F**k with Ghosts, the pair travel to Winnipeg in order to jump on the paranormal craze and determine whether ghosts are real…
5’7 Films is an innovative film production company, co-founded by brothers-in-law Adam Rodness and Stu Stone. Known for their unique blend of comedy, horror, and true crime, the company has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. With a proven track record of success, 5’7 Films continues to captivate audiences with compelling stories that push the boundaries of genre filmmaking. The company initially gained attention with its hit comedy-horror films Scarecrows and The Haunted House on Kirby Road, both of which have earned dedicated fan followings. Success has continued to grow with documentary films like Jack Of All Trades, which trended on Netflix, and the Rockie Award-nominated The Thrillusionists series for CBC kids.
Among their latest releases is the Unreal true crime story, Faking A Murderer, a gripping meta-physical project financed in part by Hollywood Suite with founders Adam & Stu at the core of the story. In addition, 5’7 Films has produced the comedy heist movie Vandits, starring Trailer Park Boys' Robb Wells alongside music icon Jann Arden, Tony Nappo, and Enrico Colantoni. The company has also partnered with Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Studios on the paranormal-comedy, Don’t F**k With Ghosts, as a follow up to Faking, showcasing Adam and Stu back at it as they attempt to prove to the world that ghosts are real.
With an expanding portfolio and a strong network of international distribution partners, 5’7 Films is poised for continued success. The company remains dedicated to producing fresh, unique content that can appeal to diverse global audiences, with a focus on genre-defying films and series that challenge expectations.