Underwold Director Brings Back Frankenstein to the Big Screen
>> Apr 19, 2009
According to IESB.Net, Death Ray Films, director Patrick Tatopoulos, and "Underworld" Co-creator Kevin Grevioux have teamed up to develop "I, Frankenstein," an upcoming comic book series from Darkstorm Comics for the big screen. The graphic novel is written and Created by Kevin Grevioux (Underworld Franchise, ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction), the series is a fresh and creative take on the Frankenstein mythos. The story brings back many beloved classic monsters including Frankenstein’s Monster, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Invisible Man, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde plus many more, in a re-imagined contemporary setting. Tatopoulos (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans) who is a creature effects specialist turned director will helm the big screen adaptation.
“I don't know of any other projects past or present that gives you the chance, in a single movie, to re-invent the 'MOST CULT CREATURES OF ALL TIME'. All of this in a very unique, dark and stylistic world. I would never pass on such an opportunity,” he said.
Robert Sanchez and Chris Patton will produce and Ryan Turek will co-develop and associate produce for the Death Ray Films label.
Producer Robert Sanchez says, “This is not really a retelling of the classic stories as much as it is putting the most beloved classic monsters into a new setting called Darkhaven, a contemporary Gotham-like metropolis with an underworld that hides criminals and monsters alike.”
Patton jumped at the challenge, “This is not a campy make over, the horror and suspense that Kevin has built into this new concept is perfect for today’s audience. Over the past few decades the studios haven’t given these monsters the respect that they deserve. This film will remind you why these childhood frights will always reign as the king of nightmares.”
“I don't know of any other projects past or present that gives you the chance, in a single movie, to re-invent the 'MOST CULT CREATURES OF ALL TIME'. All of this in a very unique, dark and stylistic world. I would never pass on such an opportunity,” he said.
Robert Sanchez and Chris Patton will produce and Ryan Turek will co-develop and associate produce for the Death Ray Films label.
Producer Robert Sanchez says, “This is not really a retelling of the classic stories as much as it is putting the most beloved classic monsters into a new setting called Darkhaven, a contemporary Gotham-like metropolis with an underworld that hides criminals and monsters alike.”
Patton jumped at the challenge, “This is not a campy make over, the horror and suspense that Kevin has built into this new concept is perfect for today’s audience. Over the past few decades the studios haven’t given these monsters the respect that they deserve. This film will remind you why these childhood frights will always reign as the king of nightmares.”
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