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Boys' Camping Trip Turns Deadly in New Horror Adaptation
27 Aug
Summary
- Paramount Primal acquired rights to Nick Cutter's horror novel 'The Troop'.
- The story involves a troop of boys battling a terrifying infection on a camping trip.
- Chris Basler is tapped to write the screenplay for the feature adaptation.
Paramount Primal, a new genre label led by J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, has secured the rights to adapt Nick Cutter's 2014 horror novel, 'The Troop.' The studio has enlisted Chris Basler to write the screenplay for the upcoming feature film.
The novel, written under the pseudonym Nick Cutter by USA Today bestselling author Craig Davidson, centers on a troop of boys during their annual scout camping trip. Their experience takes a terrifying turn when an intruder unleashes a deadly infection, transforming a simple ghost story into a brutal fight for survival.
Davidson, also known for works like 'The Deep' and 'Rust,' has received accolades for his horror writing, including the James Herbert Award. Lyrical Media is set to produce the film adaptation, with Tracy Rosenblum overseeing the project for Paramount Primal. The genre label, formally announced in July, is also developing other projects, including a new 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' movie.
