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Don't let the fluffy sounding headline fool you, kids! The situation surrounding Cloudland is much darker than you would imagine. More crazy religious cult mayhem is headed our way, this time from Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick. Read on for details.

The Wrap reports that Mischa Barton (pictured; “The Oc”), Drew Fuller ("Army Wives"), Katie Parker (Absentia), and Dredd executive producer Adi Shankar are set to star in Cloudland, a supernatural thriller that's quickly coming together.

Reddick created the project and will share story credit with Alex Bram, who will make his feature directorial debut with Cloudland. Bram also co-wrote the script with Martin Aguilera. Reddick will oversee production.

The story follows a young journalist (Fuller) who investigates a religious cult's terrifying prophecy after the paranormal murder of his younger sister (Parker). Barton will play Fuller's editor and love interest, while Shankar will play an intimidating member of the cult.

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​Mischa Barton, Drew Fuller, Katie Parker and Adi Shankar are set to star in Cloudland, a supernatural thriller to be directed by Alex Bram. Martin Aguilera co-wrote the script with Bram. The Wrap reports that Jeffrey Reddick, creator of the Final Destination series, is sharing co-story credit and will "oversee the production." The site adds the film...

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Mischa Barton (“The Oc”), Drew Fuller (“Army Wives”), Katie Parker (“Absentia”) and “Dredd” executive producer Adi Shankar are set to star in “Cloudland,” a supernatural thriller coming together under the oversight of “Final Destination” creator Jeffrey Reddick, TheWrap has learned. Reddick created the project and will share story credit with Alex Bram, who will make his feature directorial debut with “Cloudland.” Bram also co-wrote the script with Martin Aguilera. Reddick will oversee production. Story follows a young journalist (Fuller) who investigates a religious cult's terrifying prophecy after the paranormal murder of his younger sister (Parker). Also read: Ryan Reynolds’ Sundance...

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