'SCREAM VI' Directors Share Update On Their Universal Monster Flick Starring Melissa Barrera

A few weeks ago, we let you know that Universal was planning another monster movie. This time, behind the directors chair though, would be Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett who brought us ‘SCREAM VI’. The film is very tight lipped on what monster will be featured but we do now that Scream alum Melissa Barrera will be starring in the film and today we have a bit more news about the film below.

When speaking with our friends over at Comicbookmovie.com, the directors revelated a little bit about the progress on this mysterious film.

"I think the tease is that we’re in Ireland prepping it right now," Gillet laughs. "It is hopefully gonna get up and shooting in the next few weeks. I mean, look, getting to work with Melissa again is a dream. She’s become a dear, dear friend over the last few years and if we could work with her on everything, we would."

"This is a fun movie. It has a lot of the energy people have come to associate our work with," the filmmaker continues. "It’s funny, it’s fun, and it’s a bloodbath. We’re excited to share more about it."

Hmmm? A bloodbath set in Ireland? This has us thinking of only two possibilities. Dracula or the Wolf Man.

In Bram Stoker's original novel, Dracula is said to have originated from Transylvania, but he also spends a significant amount of time in England. It wouldn't be too much of a stretch to imagine that he might have traveled to Ireland at some point in his long life, especially since Ireland has its own rich history of vampire lore and legends.

Alternatively, "The Wolf Man" could also be set in Ireland, since werewolf legends are found in many different cultures around the world, including Ireland. The story could be adapted to feature an Irish protagonist who becomes cursed with lycanthropy and struggles to come to terms with his transformation. The rugged, misty landscapes of Ireland would also provide a perfect backdrop for a Gothic horror story.

We’ll have to wait and see what Radio Silence gives us but color us intrigued for sure.

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