Heather Graham to Star in ENTITY WITHIN, a Chilling New Take on the Real Haunting That Inspired THE ENTITY

Heather Graham is stepping into the realm of real-life horror with Entity Within, a new supernatural thriller that dives into one of the most infamous and bizarre paranormal cases in U.S. history, the same one that inspired the 1982 cult horror film The Entity.Set in 1974 Los Angeles, the film follows Doris Bither, a single mother whose life unravels after she’s violently attacked by an invisible force inside her home. With no one believing her and the events escalating in terror, she turns to a team of paranormal researchers for help. Graham takes on the lead role of Doris, portraying a woman caught between skepticism and something utterly unexplainable.The film is directed by Nick Simon (The Girl in the Photographs) and written by Thomas Fenton (Saw IV), and it’s aiming for that sweet spot of horror that’s both grounded and unnerving. Steven Schneider, whose producing credits include Insidious and Paranormal Activity, is on board as producer, which sets the tone for what kind of ride audiences are in for.Joining Graham in the cast are Mimi Rogers (Ginger Snaps), Morgan Peter Brown (Absentia), and Kevin Keppy (Smile). GVN’s Head of Production Missy Valdez emphasized the weight of bringing this story to life, saying: “This film is based on a true story and that truth is chilling. It is an honor and a challenge to bring Doris’s raw and terrifying experiences to the screen with care and dignity. “So proud to be part of this film. This is an elevated horror film that blends emotional depth with real-life terror, and we believe it will deeply resonate with both genre fans and new audiences alike.”Anthony Buckner, AMP’s Head of Sales, Acquisitions, and Distribution, added: “We’re thrilled to be working with Heather Graham again and partnering with Nick Simon to bring Entity Within to Cannes. This is a high-concept, emotionally resonant horror film that we’re excited to share with international buyers.”If you’re unfamiliar with the story behind Entity Within, it’s based on the case of Doris Bither, a woman who claimed to have been physically assaulted by an unseen entity in her Culver City home, a case that baffled researchers and inspired Frank De Felitta’s 1978 book The Entity. That book, of course, was turned into a memorable and controversial film starring Barbara Hershey.Now, decades later, Entity Within looks to bring that same disturbing story back to the screen, with a modern lens. Whether you’re a horror fan or just someone intrigued by the stranger corners of reality, this one’s already casting a long, shadowy presence.Source: Deadline

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Heather Graham to Star in ENTITY WITHIN, a Chilling New Take on the Real Haunting That Inspired THE ENTITY

Heather Graham is stepping into the realm of real-life horror with Entity Within, a new supernatural thriller that dives into one of the most infamous and bizarre paranormal cases in U.S. history, the same one that inspired the 1982 cult horror film The Entity.

Set in 1974 Los Angeles, the film follows Doris Bither, a single mother whose life unravels after she’s violently attacked by an invisible force inside her home. With no one believing her and the events escalating in terror, she turns to a team of paranormal researchers for help.

Graham takes on the lead role of Doris, portraying a woman caught between skepticism and something utterly unexplainable.

The film is directed by Nick Simon (The Girl in the Photographs) and written by Thomas Fenton (Saw IV), and it’s aiming for that sweet spot of horror that’s both grounded and unnerving.

Steven Schneider, whose producing credits include Insidious and Paranormal Activity, is on board as producer, which sets the tone for what kind of ride audiences are in for.

Joining Graham in the cast are Mimi Rogers (Ginger Snaps), Morgan Peter Brown (Absentia), and Kevin Keppy (Smile).

GVN’s Head of Production Missy Valdez emphasized the weight of bringing this story to life, saying: “This film is based on a true story and that truth is chilling. It is an honor and a challenge to bring Doris’s raw and terrifying experiences to the screen with care and dignity.

“So proud to be part of this film. This is an elevated horror film that blends emotional depth with real-life terror, and we believe it will deeply resonate with both genre fans and new audiences alike.”

Anthony Buckner, AMP’s Head of Sales, Acquisitions, and Distribution, added: “We’re thrilled to be working with Heather Graham again and partnering with Nick Simon to bring Entity Within to Cannes. This is a high-concept, emotionally resonant horror film that we’re excited to share with international buyers.”

If you’re unfamiliar with the story behind Entity Within, it’s based on the case of Doris Bither, a woman who claimed to have been physically assaulted by an unseen entity in her Culver City home, a case that baffled researchers and inspired Frank De Felitta’s 1978 book The Entity. That book, of course, was turned into a memorable and controversial film starring Barbara Hershey.

Now, decades later, Entity Within looks to bring that same disturbing story back to the screen, with a modern lens. Whether you’re a horror fan or just someone intrigued by the stranger corners of reality, this one’s already casting a long, shadowy presence.

Source: Deadline