Eli Roth Reveals Title for His ‘Most Terrifying & Insane' Horror Movie Yet
Speaking to Variety, Roth revealed that his next movie will be called Ice Cream Man. According to Roth, the movie is his 'most terrifying and insane' yet, and will follow the story of an 'idyllic summer town descending into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.'
Despite sharing the name of another horror movie from 1995, this Ice Cream Man is based on an original idea Roth had over 20 years ago. The filmmaker will write the script and direct, which will be fully financed by The Horror Section, a brand-new independent studio from Roth.
According to him, The Horror Section's creation will hopefully allow him to return to making independent horror movies. He also mentioned that financing for Ice Cream Man was originally hard to come by, with studios feeling 'antsy' about it.
Most recently, Roth was the director for 2024's Borderlands adaptation. He is much more known in the world of horror, though, having directed 2002's Cabin Fever, 2005's Hostel, 2023's Thanksgiving, and more.
(Source: Variety)
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