Drone Horror 'Follow Mode' Takes Aim at Cannes

A new horror film, "Follow Mode," is set to be shot entirely using drones, aiming to capture the anxieties of the live-stream generation. The project, from producers Temple Hill and sales firm Protagonist Pictures, marks their sixth collaboration. Directed by Ben Leonberg, the film's synopsis details teens who discover a killer's brutal crimes documented on a drone they retrieve.

The narrative centers on the discovery of home movies on a consumer-grade drone, revealing a serial killer's past acts. The teens must then work to expose the killer, who may target them next. This innovative approach to found-footage horror aims to highlight the vulnerability created by accessible drone technology.

"Follow Mode" builds on the success of Leonberg's previous film, "Good Boy," which achieved significant box office returns. Temple Hill and Protagonist Pictures have a strong history in the genre, with "Clown in a Cornfield" and other projects in their shared portfolio. International sales will launch at the Cannes market, with domestic rights being co-represented.