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HanWay Films has boarded “The Third Parent,” the upcoming horror starring Rob Lowe alongside Crispin Glover, and Roselyn Sanchez, and will launch international sales in Cannes.

The Walter Media Group film, which recently wrapped production, marks the feature debut of producer David Michaels, who writes and directs. Bleecker Street recently acquired the North American distribution rights and will release the film nationwide in theaters.

Bethany Milner (“The Trap”), Rafael de Belligny (BBC’s “Lord of the Flies”), and Jack Roberts (“Remnants”) round out the cast.

Based on the popular viral “creepypasta” series from writer Elias Witherow — which portrays the terrifying and other worldly figure of Tommy Taffy and his twisted actions as a parental disciplinarian — “The Third Parent” charts his invasion of the Hollow family and marks his nightmarish introduction to the big screen.

The story follows Mason (Lowe), a middle-aged father who lives with his wife Megan (Sanchez) and...

Bleecker Street has secured the North American distribution rights for the upcoming horror film The Third Parent. The movie, produced by Walters Media Group, features a star-studded cast, including Rob Lowe, Crispin Glover, and Roselyn Sanchez. A nationwide theatrical release is in the works.

This film marks the directorial debut of David Michaels, who also wrote the screenplay. The Third Parent is based on a popular online creepypasta story by Elias Witherow. The plot takes place during a Fourth of July celebration when a sinister figure known as Tommy Taffy infiltrates a quiet suburban neighborhood. Disguising himself as a normal person, he imposes strict control over an unsuspecting family, leading to terrifying consequences.

Bleecker Street executives Andrew Karpen and Kent Sanderson expressed their excitement about the film, stating, “Crispin Glover’s portrayal of Tommy Taffy will introduce audiences to a new horror icon. With David’s unique vision, combined with...

The Third Parent, the acclaimed viral “creepypasta” series of internet-based stories from writer Elias Witherow, is getting the film adaptation treatment – and the film is set to star a pair of ’80s icons! Rob Lowe of St. Elmo’s Fire and Stephen King’s The Stand is on board to produce and star in the film alongside Crispin Glover, whose credits include Back to the Future, River’s Edge, and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. Lowe and Glover are joined in the cast by Roselyn Sanchez of Fantasy Island and Rush Hour 2.

Bleecker Street has acquired the North American distribution rights to the horror film from Walters Media Group, and they’re planning to give it a nationwide theatrical release. The Third Parent marks the feature debut of producer David Michaels, who is signed on to write and direct.

The story takes place amidst a 4th of July celebration,...

The next Creepypasta tale to make the leap to the screen is The Third Parent, with Deadline reporting today that Crispin Glover will be starring alongside Rob Lowe in the film.

Crispin Glover will play villain Tommy Taffy, with Roselyn Sanchez also on board to star in The Third Parent.

Bleecker Street has acquired North American distribution rights, with a nationwide theatrical release planned. Bleecker Street’s Andrew Karpen and Kent Sanderson said in a joint statement, “Crispin Glover’s Tommy Taffy will be the next great horror villain.” “We believe this will be a singular and terrifying theatrical experience,” the statement continues.

The Third Parent takes place amidst a Fourth of July celebration when a disturbing figure named Tommy Taffy emerges, disguising himself as a human to infiltrate a suburban neighborhood and impose authoritarian rule over an unsuspecting family.

The original Creepypasta is the work of writer Elias Witherow.

Bleecker Street has taken North American distribution rights to horror film The Third Parent from Walters Media Group and starring Rob Lowe, Crispin Glover and Roselyn Sanchez. A nationwide theatrical release is planned.

The movie marks the feature debut of producer David Michaels, who is set to write and direct.

Based on the viral “creepypasta” series of internet-based stories from writer Elias Witherow, The Third Parent takes place amidst a Fourth of July celebration when a disturbing figure named Tommy Taffy emerges, disguising himself as a human to infiltrate a suburban neighborhood and impose authoritarian rule over an unsuspecting family.

“Crispin Glover’s Tommy Taffy will be the next great horror villain,” said Bleecker’s Andrew Karpen and Kent Sanderson in a statement. “With Gary’s incredible track record as a producer and David’s strong vision, anchored by Rob Lowe and Roselyn Sanchez’s compelling performances, we believe this...

Walters Media Group has secured the film rights to The Third Parent, the well-known creepypasta story by Elias Witherow. The adaptation will be the feature debut of producer David Michaels, who will both write and direct the film.

Set during a 4th of July celebration, the story follows Tommy Taffy, a menacing figure who disguises himself as human to infiltrate a suburban neighborhood. Once inside, he imposes an authoritarian rule over an unsuspecting family, turning their world into a nightmare.

“I am thrilled to develop Elias Witherow’s popular horror IP into an intense, scary movie experience,” said producer Gary Michael Walters. “Tommy Taffy has the potential to be the next iconic horror villain, and David Michaels has an incredible vision to bring this property to life.”

Michaels expressed his enthusiasm for the project, saying, “I am honored that Elias and Gary have entrusted me with this incredible story and character.

Walters Media Group, the recently launched shingle of producer Gary Michael Walters, has acquired the film rights to the creepypasta story The Third Parent.

Deadline reports that producer David Michaels (Surveillance) will make his feature debut as writer and director on the film, based on the story by Elias Witherow.

Set amidst the 4th of July celebration, a disturbing figure named Tommy Taffy emerges, disguising himself as a human to infiltrate a suburban neighborhood and impose authoritarian rule over an unsuspecting family.

“I am thrilled to develop Elias Witherow’s popular horror IP into an intense, scary movie experience,” said Walters. “Tommy Taffy has the potential be the next iconic horror villain, and David Michaels has an incredible vision to bring this property to life.”

“I am honored that Elias and Gary have entrusted me with this incredible story and character. I have been captivated by Tommy Taffy and The Third Parent...

Exclusive: Walters Media Group, the recently launched shingle of veteran producer Gary Michael Walters, has acquired the film rights to The Third Parent, the acclaimed creepypasta from writer Elias Witherow. Set to write and direct the feature adaptation, in his feature debut, is producer David Michaels.

The feature take is set amidst the 4th of July celebration, as a disturbing figure named Tommy Taffy emerges. Disguised as a human, he infiltrates a suburban neighborhood and imposes authoritarian rule over an unsuspecting family.

Walters will produce for Walters Media Group, along with Spencer Young (Bury This) for Enfant Terrible, and Jonathan Halperyn & Daniel Kresmery for Hero Squared. Exec producers include Jack Roberts (Remnants) for Lesnik Entertainment, as well as Drake Dowd and Kristen Gilot-Dowd for Dowd Films.

Witherow’s The Third Parent — comprising a series of short stories and novellas — appears on NoSleep, the 18+ million-member Reddit forum featuring the best in horror fiction.