Shubhabrata Dutta
Spyder Dobrofsky has found the headliners of his next directorial feature! The Cinemaholic can confirm that Alexis Knapp and Lindsey Shaw will lead the horror drama film ‘The Weeping’ next. They will star alongside Hutch Dano, Chris Zylka, and Shoshana Bush. Principal photography for the project will start in Los Angeles, California, on January 27, 2025. Dobrofsky also wrote the screenplay. The plot centers on a group of adolescents, including Luther, struggling with his father’s death, and his friend Tristan, who go camping in the woods and encounter a deadly supernatural force bent on destruction.
Dobrofsky’s latest directorial work is ‘Down Below,’ a horror drama set in a town observing the 20th anniversary of its Christmas Eve murders at St. Agnes Church. The plot centers on two people: Salem (Dobrofsky), framed for an unspeakable crime, and Karisma (Alexis Knapp), who has her own fair share of nightmares. They are forced to confront a demonic preacher who has returned to haunt the townsfolk. The film also stars the Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts as Dr. Rockeby.
Dobrofsky also wrote and directed ‘Spiral,’ a mystery thriller about a college dropout who is tricked into smoking laced marijuana by his new neighbor. What ensues is his fight for survival with dire consequences. His notable short films include ‘Wreckage,’ a mystery thriller that centers on a castaway and his savior, and ‘Out of Focus,’ which follows a photographer who fails to see the “big picture.” The filmmaker also made ‘Dangerously Punk,’ a comedy about a worn-out rock star trying to relive the glory days.
Knapp is known for playing Stacie in the ‘Pitch Perfect’ franchise and Alexis in the teen comedy ‘Project X.’ In addition to collaborating with Dobrofsky in ‘Down Below,’ the actress portrayed Irillia in ‘The Orville’ and Tori in TBS’ comedy series ‘Ground Floor.’ Shaw’s popular credits include Jennifer “Moze” Mosely in Nickelodeon’s ‘Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide,’ Paige McCullers in Freeform’s ‘Pretty Little Liars,’ and Katerina “Kat” Stratford in ABC Family’s ‘10 Things I Hate About You.’
Prominent horror films previously shot in Los Angeles include Ti West’s ‘MaXXXine,’ Rob Savage’s ‘Dashcam,’ and Gerard Johnstone’s ‘M3GAN.’
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