Mena Suvari, Skeet Ulrich, Elizabeth Marvel, Lin Shaye, Alicia Sanz and Nick Stahl have joined the cast of “Devoted,” an upcoming horror film from writer and director Richard J. Bosner.
The film follows a woman (Suvari), who takes guardianship of her estranged sister (Marvel), the only survivor of a recent mass cult suicide. Yet her happiness at their reunion soon turns to terror as her sister’s influence turns her and her husband’s (Ulrich) life into a savage nightmare.
Suvari is best known for her work in “American Beauty” and “American Pie.” She most recently appeared in “Reagan” and “Beyond the Rush.” Ulrich starred in “As Good as It Gets” and “Scream.” He will next be seen in “Salvation” alongside Claire Forlani. Marvel’s credits include “House of Cards,” “The Color Purple” and “The Dropout.” She recently appeared in “Presumed Innocent.” Shaye is a mainstay of the “Insidious” franchise, Sanz appeared in “El Cid” and “Billionaire Boys Club,” and Stahl starred in “Sin City” and “In the Bedroom.”
Bosner, who is making his feature directing debut, produced the film alongside Robert Ogden Barnum, Eric Binns and Carissa Knol. Danny Chan, Dana Guerin, John Frank Rosenblum, Matt Rhodes, Tyler Transki, Michael Sklut and Sam Maydew serve as executive producers. The film is currently in post-production.
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“Devoted” is based on the short “Devotee,” which premiered at the 2024 Hollyshorts Film Festival and was an official selection of the 2024 Beyond Fest.
“’Devoted’ weaves my passion for classic horror and the occult into a suspenseful exploration of fear and the extraordinary lengths one will go to protect those they hold dear,” Bosner said in a statement. “This story was brought to life by an exceptional cast, whose talent and dedication add terrifying authenticity.”
Before directing, Bosner produced acclaimed films like Ryan Coogler’s “Fruitvale Station” and Lawrence Michael Levine’s “Black Bear.”