New Line Cinema has won a competitive bid for rights to develop an English-language remake of Paolo Strippoli’s psychological horror film The Spiral, according to Deadline. The outlet identifies the Italian original as Italy’s submission for the international-film Oscar race. Source
Deadline also reports that New Line plans a limited theatrical run for the Italian-language original before the end of 2026, timed for Oscar season. Source
The deal includes distribution rights to the original in the U.S., Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Exact dates, theaters and territory-by-territory release plans aren’t specified. Source Source
Written and directed by Strippoli, the original stars Jasmine Trinca as a mother whose family life is thrown into turmoil when a mysterious woman known as the Stranger, played by Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, draws her into a Faustian pact, according to Deadline’s synopsis. A stranger offering a pact: not the most reassuring addition to the family’s social circle. Romana Maggiora Vergano and Adriano Giannini also star. Source
The acquisition follows a festival run that included a world premiere in competition at Venice and a North American premiere in Toronto’s Midnight Madness program. Deadline reports that The Spiral was first runner-up for Toronto’s People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award. Source
Neither report establishes a production greenlight for the English-language remake or identifies its writer, director, cast, production timetable or release date. Source Source
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