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Mazzello Stars in Haunted Cecil Hotel Thriller
30 Oct
Summary
- Joseph Mazzello stars in supernatural thriller 'A Grim Life'.
- Film set inside Los Angeles' infamous Cecil Hotel.
- Production to begin pre-production in December 2026.
Joseph Mazzello, known for 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Jurassic Park,' is set to star in the supernatural thriller "A Grim Life." The film is set within the infamous Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, drawing its scares from the building's eerie atmosphere and hidden spaces. Mazzello portrays a down-on-his-luck filmmaker whose pursuit of a breakthrough leads him to a lost 1931 silent picture and a dark secret.
Francesco Lucente is writing and directing the project, which will move into pre-production in December 2026 and commence shooting in January 2027. The film is expected to be delivered in July 2027. Hong Kong's Cappu Films is handling international sales, having first presented the film to buyers in Busan.
Lucente described "A Grim Life" as a deeply personal exploration of ambition and obsession, with the Cecil Hotel providing a haunting backdrop. The cast also includes Max Beesley, Wes Studi, Carl Lumbly, and Arnetia Walker. Cappu Films sees the Cecil Hotel and the lost film as key elements that provide a compelling premise, with the protagonist's desperation forming the story's emotional core.
