Shudder has picked up the rights to one of two Edgar Allan Poe movies currently heading our way.

Raven’s Hollow is directed by Christopher Hatton and stars William Moseley (Chronicles of Narnia) as Poe, Melanie Zanetti (Love and Monsters), Kate Dickie (Game of Thrones), David Hayman (Fisherman’s Friends), Oberon K. A. Adjepong (The Dark Tower), and Callum Woodhouse (All Creatures Great and Small). It has just started filming with a view to a 2022 release.

Returning from a training exercise in upstate New York, Poe and four other West Point cadets make a gruesome discovery. This encounter will lead them into a forgotten community where they find a township guarding a frightening secret that feeds Poe’s wandering and ingenious mind. Believing something sinister is at play, Poe explores the dark, suspicious underbelly of a frightened people reluctant to talk of any atrocity witnessed, in order to reveal the secrets hidden within. Risking everything as he uncovers the layers of Raven’s Hollow’s past, Poe ultimately comes face to face with a truth that will haunt him forever.

Shudder’s Emily Gotto said, “We’re delighted to be working with such a talented creative team to bring Christopher’s unique vision to life. Raven’s Hollow is a wonderful example of the storytelling that we continue to seek out within the horror genre, and we’re excited to share it with members next year.”

Canoe Films’ Caroline Stern said, “When Chris Hatton came to me with the screenplay, I knew we had to be involved; and then Andrejs Ekis offered his studios, we knew we could achieve the creative vision on the scale we imagined. We’re so fortunate to be joined by incredibly supportive partners, an outstanding cast and an experienced creative team and are looking forward to sharing first footage over the next few weeks.”

For an alternate take on Poe’s life, check out Stephen Volk’s Under a Raven’s Wing, reviewed here.

 

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