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Art the Clown Star Joins Leslie Vernon's Return
8 Jul
Summary
- David Howard Thornton joins 'Behind the Mask II' cast.
- Sequel set 20 years after the 2006 cult classic.
- Production starts in fall after successful crowdfunding.
David Howard Thornton, recognized for his role as Art the Clown, has been cast in a significant part in "Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon." This sequel to the 2006 mockumentary is set two decades after the original film. Director Scott Glosserman and writer David J. Stieve are reuniting with stars Nathan Baesel and Angela Goethals for the project.
The narrative will explore how the horror genre has evolved since Leslie Vernon's initial emergence. It will confront the collision of classic slasher tropes with contemporary internet-driven killers and legacy sequels. This dynamic allows for a conversation between established horror figures and newer genre elements.
Production for "Behind the Mask II" is scheduled to commence in the fall. This follows a successful crowdfunding initiative that garnered over $400,000 in support. Several producers are involved, including Aaron B. Koontz and Cameron Burns for Paper Street Pictures, alongside Scott Glosserman and David J. Stieve.
