Chad and Carey Hayes, the creatives behind the intensely popular Conjuring franchise, along with Faster Horse Pictures, announce their plan to produce a film franchise based on the very real, very infamous property known as the LaLaurie Mansion. The LaLaurie project will be the second film project from Faster Horse. The company, launched just last month by prominent producers Cindy Bond (I Can Only Imagine) and Doug McKay (What to Expect When You’re Expecting, Zodiac) revealed its debut film project would be Tate Taylor’s American Pain. Taylor adapted a screenplay from John Temple’s bestselling book and will direct the story of the king of the Florida pill mills and their rise to being the largest opioid pill mill in the country, which was ultimately busted by the FBI. This team is sure to deliver a frightening new franchise that horror fans demand and deserve.
The LaLaurie Mansion is thought to be one of the most haunted places in the world. No public access had been granted to the building
since 1932 (for reasons that are only limited by your imagination). Tourists that visit New Orleans every year always mark the LaLaurie house as a “must-see” attraction, even if they only can gain a roadside glimpse. It has captured the imagination and curiosity of everyone who’s heard its disturbing story.
The stories will unfold in multiple installments covering the history of the house from recent horrific events of modern day all the way back to the terrifying origins of the house’s history and its crazed owner, Madame Delphine LaLaurie. Though well known in popular culture the infamous Madame LaLaurie has never been given the detailed, extensive deep dive that this film has planned, including the exclusive right to the home itself.
The house and property’s haunting has been made infamous thanks to Madame LaLaurie, a New Orleans socialite and serial killer who tortured and murdered enslaved persons in the house. Being one of the most active paranormal sites in the world, the public has no access to the house, nor are there any tours inside the premise. However, Faster Horse partner, Michael Whalen, purchased and owns this house. The Hayes Brothers are entertaining the idea of writing the first draft in the house, and the production intends to shoot some of the film on-site as well, including an extensive amount of behind-the-scenes footage, giving the public an intimate look into the terrifying house that has captured the attention of many.
With all the buzz around this film, the Hayes brothers commented, “We love writing films in which we get to tell true stories – incorporating moments that people can look up and discover did in fact happen. With the LaLaurie House we get to do exactly that… there is a wealth of documentation of a very dark and frightening past of true events. Not to mention that after spending some time there, what we personally experienced was truly unnerving. We haven’t been this excited about a project since the Conjuring!”
I think your fans agree with you. And we can wait to see what this deranged duo brings to life. Principal photography will commence in 2020. In preparation for this exciting new franchise, you can read up on our 5 Most Haunted Places in America (The LaLaurie Mansion is included of course), and for more information on the LaLaurie Mansion by clicking here!
