Smile producers turn viral horror short into a movie
The internet has always been a breeding ground for spectacular horror, and now a viral short is making its big-screen debut. Ignore It, the widely shared YouTube horror short by filmmaker Sam Evenson, is set to transform from a viral sensation into a full feature film, bringing its unsettling world to life on the cinema screen.
This transition marks a significant moment for online horror creators. Evenson, who built a massive following through his Grimoire Horror channel, has successfully leveraged his internet-born scares to capture tens of millions of views. With the short itself accumulating over 12 million views on YouTube, the audience for Ignore It is already enormous before production even begins.
The premise of the feature film is rooted in the original short. It follows a family trapped in a home haunted by a terrifying entity known only as The Woman. The entire survival hinges on one chilling rule: ignore it. This simple, potent concept provides fertile ground for a truly immersive and terrifying cinematic experience.
The inspiration for the short came from a popular r/NoSleep story, You’re Going to Notice a Woman in Your Home, You Must Ignore Her, penned by Jeff Speziale. Evenson and Speziale are now collaborating to expand this viral concept into a feature-length narrative, deepening the mythology behind the haunting.
Evenson is not just a storyteller; he is a seasoned visual effects artist, bringing a high level of cinematic experience to his work. His impressive credits include major studio projects like Dune: Part Two, HBO’s The Last of Us, and Taika Waititi’s Thor: Love and Thunder, lending credibility and technical finesse to his horror vision.
The project is backed by serious industry players. Temple Hill Entertainment and Anton are producing the film, with a strong team of producers guiding the development. Anton is handling the financing and worldwide sales, ensuring that the project has the resources needed for a high-quality production.
The casting promises a compelling performance, with stars Good One and Cape Fear star Lily Collias set to lead the cast, embodying the fear and vulnerability of the characters facing the supernatural entity.
Temple Hill Entertainment expressed confidence in the project, aiming to create an “immersive horror experience” with Evenson directing and Collias playing Becca. It is clear that the world of Ignore It is ready to move beyond the screen, promising fans a cinematic horror event that leverages the power of online storytelling for maximum impact.
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