Anthony Michael Hall and More Join ‘Halloween Store’ Horror Comedy
The cast of this year’s upcoming new horror comedy Halloween Store continues to take shape, with Halloween Kills‘ Anthony Michael Hall officially announced as part of the cast today, as well as Thomas Dekker and Nicholas Hamilton.
Anthony Michael Hall (Reacher, Halloween Kills, Trigger Warning) plays a character named Hollis, “the sharp-witted sheriff of this quiet small town, always a step ahead and never missing a detail. But when terror takes hold, he’ll have to trust his instincts, push his limits, and fight to restore order before it’s too late,” according to today’s report from Deadline.
Thomas Dekker (Swimming Sharks, A Nightmare on Elm Street) plays Hunter, “a customer at the Shriek Shack. Though he’s a little bit older than the kids who work there, Hunter’s charming and flirtatious demeanor catches the eye of Amy (played by Natalie Lind) when she offers to help him find exactly what he’s looking for the day before Halloween. At first glance, he’s a kind and well-meaning shopper who only poses a threat to Amy’s jealous boyfriend Brock (Kai Caster). Hunter’s importance and place as a piece of the story’s puzzle, however, remains to be seen,” according to the outlet.
Nicholas Hamilton (It, Brave the Dark, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh) has been cast as Zack, “a brooding and enigmatic employee of the Shriek Shack, a loner by choice who always lingers in the shadows. He watches, listens, and absorbs more than anyone realizes, using his quiet nature as a weapon. Beneath his dark and intimidating exterior lies a web of secrets—ones that may be far more terrifying than they seem,” per Deadline.
As we previously reported, the film follows a group of people who fid themselves trapped inside a costume store on Halloween Night with a mysterious killer on the loose.
The cast also includes Simon Rex (Scary Movie 3, Halloweed, Blink Twice), Natalie Lind (The Goldbergs, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines), and Kai Caster.
The film is directed by Shane Dax Taylor (Murder Company), and executive produced by Kenan Thompson (SNL, Stan Helsing) and John Ryan Jr. through their Artists for Artists banner. Steven Schneider (Paranormal Activity, Insidious, Split), Shane Dax Taylor, John Lind, and Bradley Sloan also executive produce.
Filming wrapped this month, with the feature expected to be released this Halloween.
Stay tuned for more on Halloween Store.
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