Warner Bros. has acquired the film rights to a Reddit story from the r/nosleep subreddit, known for its horror tales. The film will star Sydney Sweeney and is based on the story 'I pretended to be a missing girl so I could rob her family.' This narrative features a girl impersonating a long-missing child to exploit her family. The project is notable in a trend of Hollywood adaptations of internet tales, such as 'Slender Man,' and brings notable talents like Academy Award-winning writer Eric Roth on board.
Warner Bros. has secured the film rights for a Reddit story, starring Sydney Sweeney, showcasing Hollywood's interest in popular creepypasta narratives.
The film will be based on a Reddit post about a girl pretending to be a missing child to rob her family, echoing themes from the film 'Orphan'.
Joe Cote expressed shock and excitement at Hollywood's interest in his story, remarking, 'Holy crap. What is happening?' when approached by talent managers.
The r/nosleep subreddit fosters a community where users share immersive, scary tales, with the term 'creepypasta' reflecting a blend of copy and paste culture.
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