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Stars: Kira Guloien, Oona Chaplin, Ramón Rodríguez, Liane Balaban, Alex Karzis | Written by Alex Greenfield, Ben Powell | Directed by John R. Leonetti

Lullaby is the latest film from genre director John R. Leonetti, This time, working from a script by former WWE writer Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell, who also co-wrote The Sand, he’s unleashing the wrath of Lilith on new parents Rachel and John.

As the film opens the couple gets a package of baby things from Rachel’s mother. They belonged to Rachel’s sister Vivian who lost both her baby and her husband under strange circumstances. Why her mother would send them and why they would actually use them is one of life’s great mysteries.

But use them they do, especially a hymn found in an old book which seems to be the only thing that will calm baby Eli down. It’s not long...

Warning: Major spoilers for Lullaby!Now available in select theaters and On Demand, Lullaby explores the horror genre by playing on the morbid nature of nursery rhymes and the very real fears that accompany parenthood. The film centers around Rachel and John, a happily married couple who have just welcomed their first baby, Eli. However, the two struggle to find a solution when Eli begins crying for months on end. Out of options, Rachel sings a lullaby from an ancient book she received in the mail and inadvertently invites a demonic presence into their lives.

Lullaby is directed by John R. Leonetti, who is previously known for his work on The Conjuring prequel, Annabelle. Written by Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell, Rámon Rodríguez plays John opposite Oona Chaplin as Rachel. Rodríguez has been featured in films such as Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Burn Your Maps, and The One and Only Ivan.

Set to release in select theaters and On Demand today, Lullaby is a new supernatural horror film starring Oona Chaplin and Rámon Rodríguez. Rachel and John are ecstatic following the birth of their son, Eli, but their mood quickly shifts when he cries for months on end. Desperate for a moment of peace, Rachel sings Eli a lullaby from an ancient book she received in the mail from her mom. However, the couple finds they caused more harm than good when the song summons a supernatural entity that is determined to claim their baby as its own.

Lullaby is written by Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell and directed by John R. Leonetti. In addition to directing, Leonetti has also worked as a cinematographer on multiple projects. He is most notably known for the 2014 horror film Annabelle, which served as a prequel to James Wan's The Conjuring. Liane Balaban, who plays Rachel's sister Vivian,...

Screen Rant is thrilled to present an exclusive clip from the new horror movie Lullaby. If holiday classics aren't scratching that itch, Vertical Entertainment has an all-new horror movie available this week. The new movie follows an interesting tale of a young new mother who finds a one-of-a-kind lullaby in an ancient text.

Believing the song to be a blessing, the new mother's world slowly transforms around her into a terrifying nightmare as Lilith, the ancient demon, is summoned by mistake with one target in mind: the new baby. The new horror movie Lullaby is distributed by Vertical Entertainment. Lullaby will be available in select theaters, on digital, and On Demand on December 16.

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What To Expect From Lullaby

In Screen Rant's exclusive clip from Lullaby, Oona Chaplin's character Rachel hears ominous humming, which quickly draws her attention. Following the sound,...

Just three weeks remain here in 2022, and though the new horror releases are starting to slow down considerably, the good news is that the new horror content never actually stops.

This week, in fact, Six brand new horror movies are being released!

Here’s all the new horror arriving December 13 – December 18, 2022.

After being released in theaters just last month and biting into 13 million worldwide, Luca Guadagnino‘s cannibal romance Bones and All is already coming home in time for Christmas.

Bones and All is now playing in theaters and is Now Available on Digital!

Suspiria director Luca Guadagnino and writer David Kajganich reteam for the new genre film starring Timothée Chalamet, which is an adaptation of Camille DeAngelis‘s novel.

Taylor Russell (Escape Room) stars alongside Chalamet.

The film is a “story of first love between Maren, a young woman learning how to survive on the margins of society, and Lee,...

Back in February of 2020, right before the world shut down for a while, it was announced that John R. Leonetti, director of the horror films Annabelle, Wolves at the Door, Wish Upon, and The Silence, had signed on to direct the folklore-inspired horror movie Lullaby for Alcon Entertainment, with Game of Thrones‘ Oona Chaplin attached to star. Lullaby has since made its way through production and is now ready to be released. Deadline reports that Vertical Entertainment has acquired the North American distribution rights and will be giving Lullaby a theatrical and VOD release on December 16th.

Scripted by Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell, Lullaby centers on a new mother who discovers a lullaby in an ancient book and soon regards the song as a blessing. But her world transforms into a nightmare when the lullaby brings forth the ancient demon Lilith.

Chaplin is joined in the cast by Ramón Rodríguez...

From John R. Leonetti (Annabelle) comes Vertical Entertainment and Alcon Entertainment’s Lullaby, a new horror movie In Theaters and On Demand beginning December 16, 2022.

Watch the trailer for Lullaby below. The upcoming horror movie follows a new mother who discovers a lullaby in an ancient book and soon regards the song as a blessing…

But her world transforms into a nightmare when the lullaby brings forth the ancient demon Lilith.

Oona Chaplin (Game of Thrones), Rámon Rodríguez (The Affair), Liane Balaban (You Can Live Forever), Kira Guloien (Women Talking) and Moni Ogunsuyi (The Umbrella Academy) star.

Alex Greenfield & Ben Powell wrote the script.

The post ‘Lullaby’ Trailer – An Ancient Lullaby Resurrects a Demon in ‘Annabelle’ Director’s New Horror Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment has secured North American rights to the horror feature Lullaby, directed by Annabelle‘s John R. Leonetti, from its financier Alcon Entertainment, slating it for release in select theaters and on VOD on December 16.

Pic follows a new mother who discovers a lullaby in an ancient book and regards the song as a blessing. But her world transforms into a nightmare when the lullaby brings forth the ancient demon Lilith. Oona Chaplin (Avatar franchise) and Ramón Rodríguez (The Affair) lead the cast, which also includes Liane Balaban (You Can Live Forever), Kira Guloien (Women Talking) and Moni Ogunsuyi (The Umbrella Academy).

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Film shot under strict Covid protocols in Toronto late last year and stars Oona Chaplin and Ramon Rodriguez.

Sierra/Affinity has boarded worldwide sales on Alcon Entertainment’s horror title Lullaby, a hot commercial prospect for EFM buyers directed by directed by genre veteran John R. Leonetti whose Annabelle grossed more than $250m at the worldwide box office.

Lullaby shot under strict Covid protocols in Toronto late last year and stars Oona Chaplin and Ramon Rodriguez in the story of a new mother who discovers a lullaby in an ancient book and soon regards the song as a blessing.

However...

Exclusive: Alcon Entertainment’s Lullaby is set to start production in Toronto on Sept. 8. Based on the mythological feature Lilith, Alcon has also tapped medical supervisor Robert Peterson to oversee robust Covid-19 protocols on set.Production was originally scheduled to begin on Mar. 24, 2020 in Toronto but was postponed due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Oona Chaplin and Ramon Rodriquez are set to star in the film based on a screenplay by Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell.

“We are very excited to begin production on Lullaby now that we have a comprehensive plan in place to help ensure the safety of our cast and crew. Under the new protocols and by following recommended guidelines, we plan to safely return to set and capture John’s exciting vision for wickedly fun feature,” said Alcon co-founders and co-ceo’s Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson.

Rooted in folklore, the film follows a new mother who...

Ramon Rodriguez is set join Oona Chaplin in the forthcoming horror feature Lullaby from Annabelle director John R. Leonetti and Alcon Entertainment.

Written by Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell, Lullaby is rooted in folklore and follows a new mother who discovers a lullaby in an ancient book and soon regards the song as a blessing. But her world transforms into a nightmare when the lullaby brings forth the ancient demon Lilith — which is part of the Hebrew phrase “Lilith-Abi” which translates to “Lilith, begone”

Rodriguez’s casting was announced by Alcon Entertainment co-founders and co-ceo’s Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove, who will serve as producers alongside Envision Media Arts Lee Nelson and David Tish. Alcon’s Carl Rogers and Scott Parish serve as executive producers with Heroes and Villains’ Markus Goerg, Mikhail Nayfeld, and Dick Hillenbrand, B3 Media’s Jeff Bowler, John Lewis and Bret Saxon, and Wonder Street’s Mark Holder.

In today’s film news roundup, Oona Chaplin is starring in a horror movie, the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation will honor Sharon Stone, FuseFX expands, and “Let’s Scare Julie” and “Stray” get distribution.

Casting

Oona Chaplin will star in Alcon Entertainment’s horror feature “Lullaby,” based on the mythological figure Lilith.

John R. Leonetti (“Annabelle”) is attached to direct from a screenplay by Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell. “Lullaby” begins shooting in Toronto on March 24.

Alcon will fully finance the feature with Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove serving as producers. Rooted in folklore, “Lullaby” follows a new mother who discovers a lullaby in an ancient book and soon regards the song as a blessing but her world transforms into a nightmare when the lullaby brings forth the ancient demon Lilith.

Kosove and Johnson said, “’Lullaby’ is based on a uniquely original idea that draws inspiration from varied rich and often terrifying mythological accounts.

Actress Oona Chaplin, who is set to appear in the forthcoming Avatar sequels, has been tapped to star in Lullaby, a horror feature from Alcon Entertainment. John R. Leonetti, who has directed films in the same genre such as Annabelle, Wish Upon, and most recently the Netflix original, The Silence, has signed on to direct Lullaby, which will begin production in Toronto next month.

Based on the mythological figure Lilith, the film is rooted in folklore and follows a new mother who discovers a lullaby in an ancient book and soon regards the song as a blessing. But her world transforms into a nightmare when the lullaby brings forth the ancient demon Lilith.

Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell wrote the screenplay. Alcon’s co-founders and co-CEOs Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove are producing with Envision Media Arts Lee Nelson and David Tish. Carl Rogers and...

John R. Leonetti, the director of the horror film “Annabelle,” will next direct “Game of Thrones” star Oona Chaplin in a horror feature called “Lullaby,” Alcon Entertainment co-founders and co-CEOs Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove announced Thursday.

Rooted in folklore, “Lullaby” follows a new mother who discovers a lullaby in an ancient book and soon regards the song as a blessing. But her world transforms into a nightmare when the lullaby brings forth the ancient demon Lilith.

Chaplin will star in the film based on a screenplay by Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell. “Lullaby” begins shooting in Toronto on March 24.

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Alcon will fully finance the feature with Johnson and Kosove serving as producers alongside Envision Media Arts’ Lee Nelson and David Tish. Alcon’s Carl Rogers and Scott Parish will serve as executive producers, as will Heroes and Villains’ Markus Goerg,...

Alcon Entertainment has greenlit the horror feature Lullaby, with Annabelle director John R. Leonetti attached to helm and Game of Thrones star Oona Chaplin in a lead role.

Rooted in folklore, Lullaby follows a new mother who discovers a lullaby in an ancient book and soon sees the song as a blessing. But her world transforms into a nightmare when the lullaby summons the ancient demon Lilith.

The film is based on a screenplay by Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell and will start shooting in Toronto on March 24. Alcon will finance the feature, with company co-founders and co-CEOs Broderick Johnson and ...

Alcon Entertainment has greenlit the horror feature Lullaby, with Annabelle director John R. Leonetti attached to helm and Game of Thrones star Oona Chaplin in a lead role.

Rooted in folklore, Lullaby follows a new mother who discovers a lullaby in an ancient book and soon sees the song as a blessing. But her world transforms into a nightmare when the lullaby summons the ancient demon Lilith.

The film is based on a screenplay by Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell and will start shooting in Toronto on March 24. Alcon will finance the feature, with company co-founders and co-CEOs Broderick Johnson and ...

Exclusive: Storyscape Entertainment has added Marc Fiorentino as Vice President, overseeing the development and production of its film slate. Via Storyscape’s first-look deal with Broad Green Pictures, Fiorentino will spearhead the company’s recent acquisition titles, Land Of The Living, a thriller novel by UK writers Nicci Gerrard and Sean French, with Chris Sparling adapting, and The Vessel by Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell. In additional, Matt Kramer, former Storyscape…...

The Black List and Google have named Gabriel Mizrahi (Accelerator) and writing teams Selyna Warren and Marissa Shields (Hazed) and Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell (The Vessel) as the first recipients of the Google Computer Science in Media Fellowship. Chosen from nearly 500 applicants, the winners were selected based on their sample scripts uploaded to the Black List website as well as an additional project pitch made to Google. The fellows will receive educational support…...

Alex Greenfield and Ben Powell, the writing duo behind Frightfest flick The Sand – which is due for VOD release in the UK from the Frightfest/Icon Film shingle Frightfest Presents on October 19th – have scored second place in the prestigious 2015 ScreenCraft Horror Screenplay Contest behind Scott Hamilton & Pj Hamilton’s script, a werewolf tale entitled Bad Moon Rising.

Beating out over 1,000 other submissions, Greenfield and Powell’s script for Plague Ship tells the story of a newly married couple whose honeymoon becomes a nightmare when a deadly plague breaks out on their luxury cruise ship. The pair must do anything and everything to keep each other safe, both from infection and from the ship’s crew, who have decided that slaughtering passengers is the only way to keep the plague from spreading.

I’ve had a sneak peek at the screenplay and it’s safe to say I was hooked from page one.

Stars: Mitchel Musso, Dean Geyer, Nikki Leigh, Brooke Butler, Meagan Holder, Jamie Kennedy, Hector David Jr., Cynthia Murell, Cleo Berry, Etalvia Cashin, Adam Powell | Written by Alex Greenfield, Ben Powell | Directed by Isaac Gabaeff

After an all-night graduation beach party, a group of hung-over students wake up under blazing sun to find their numbers somewhat depleted. An enormous alien creature has burrowed down deep and anyone foolish enough to make contact with the sand finds themselves at the mercy of a sea of flesh-eating tentacles.

Can you say Blood Beach?

Ok so maybe that’s not fair. After all Jeffrey Bloom’s 1980 fear-flick, despite having a similar premise – something eating people on the beach, dragging them under the sand – is world’s apart from the gory body-horror of Isaac Gabaeff’s film. Whereas that film often played for oddball humour both intentionally and unintentionally, The Sand plays things very straight.

A new creature feature is coming your way. The film is titled The Sand, from director Isaac Gabaeff. And, this title has been developed by Allegra Pictures and Scatena & Rosner Films. In the picture, several friends fall to long tentacles and a hungry maw; no one leaves this beach alive! As well, The Sand stars Jamie Kennedy (Buddy Hutchins), Brooke Butler (All Cheerleaders Die) Nikki Leigh, and Mitchel Musso. Early artwork for the feature is hosted here. The graphic features actress Brooke Butler as Kaylee. And, the tagline: "this beach is killer" promises bloodshed. Tentacles emerge from the ground and few characters will survive this feature, into the credits. Currently, The Sand is in post-production (editing). The film will be released shortly, once distribution is secured. All of the available details on The Sand are hosted below. Release Date: 2015. Directors: Isaac Gabaeff. Writers: Alex Greenfield, Ben Powell. Producers: Jordan Rosner,...

No longer content to just sell movies, Amazon has started making them. Well, funding them.  With Amazon Studios, you can submit your original scripts and pitches, get feedback from the community, and win development money.  Screenwriter Alex Greenfield is a veteran of the Amazon Studios system. He started his career at the WWE (sorry folks - it's scripted) then went on to write made-for-tv movies like Street Warrior for Spike and Meteor for NBC. He has found success with Amazon Studios, all with genre projects. His biggest success so far has been The Temple, a Lovecraftian tale about evil in the Afghani desert. With The Temple, Alex won July 2011's overall Best Script Award - then Amazon gave him a bunch of...

Amazon Studios is an initiative that Amazon (the online mega-retailer) began which allows filmmakers to gain a global audience, collaborate, and win prizes. And not just a thousand bucks and something that looks better on the resume than it actually is. Amazon Studios has just given $50,000 (each) to two filmmakers to make full-length test movies: "visual rough drafts that give a worldwide audience a chance to assess projects in development as feature films." And guess what? Both of those films are horror films. Find out more after the break. The Temple was written by Michael K. Eitelman and Alex Greenfield, and won Best Screenplay in Amazon's July 2011 contest. Greenfield will direct the test movie, in...

We have plenty of new video clips in from NBC's "Meteor" starring Bill Campbell, Marla Sokoloff, Christopher Lloyd, Jason Alexander, Michael Rooker, Stacy Keach, Ernie Hudson and Mimi Michaels. The show airs on Sunday, July 12 and Sunday, July 19, 2009 on NBC (9-11 p.m. Et). Ernie Barbarash directs from the writing by Alex Greenfield. In the new suspenseful four-hour miniseries "Meteor," two scientists, Dr. Lehman (Emmy Award winner Christopher Lloyd, "Back to the Future") and Imogene O’Neil (Marla Sokoloff, "The Practice") discover that the giant meteor Kassandra, approximately three times the size of Mt. Everest, has been knocked out of its orbit...

Hallmark Channel has two original movies in the works: "The Wilderness Family," starring Peter Strauss and Jonathan Silverman, and "The View From Here," starring Angie Dickinson and Laura Leighton.

"Wilderness" revolves around a hectic, harried family that inherits a cabin in the woods. When they are faced with a daunting challenge, they realize the most important thing in life is one another. DeDee Pfeiffer, Linsey Godfrey and Nolan Gerard Funk also star.

"View" centers on a hard-nosed journalist (Leighton) who returns home after several years to visit her ailing estranged mother (Dickinson) and winds up uncovering a plot against the town's residents and facing the reasons she left home years ago. Shanley Caswell also stars.

Both movies, from executive producer Larry Levinson, are set to air in late 2009. "Wilderness" is directed by Bradford May from a script by Alex Greenfield; "View" is directed by Steven Bridgewater from a script by Donald Martin and Mitchell Gabourie.