Filmmaker Joe Lynch’s (Shudder’s “Creepshow”) new horror movie “Suitable Flesh” will be released into theaters and VOD October 27th!. The film is based on H.P. Lovecraft‘s “The Thing On The Doorstep” and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
“Suitable Flesh,” follows a once-esteemed psychiatrist who murders a young patient. After that, she helplessly watches as her life spirals into a nightmarish maelstrom of supernatural hysteria and gruesome deaths. That is all seemingly linked to an unstoppable ancient curse.
The cast includes Heather Graham, Judah Lewis, Bruce Davison, Johnathon Schaech, and Jonah Ray. Along with horror icon Barbara Crampton who is also a producer, with Brian Yuzna (“Re-Animator”) executive producing. From a screenplay by Dennis Paoli, who wrote “Re-Animator” and “From Beyond,” which are also based on Lovecraft. “Suitable Flesh,” is produced by Amp International, who also produced the 2017 Lovecraftian film “The Endless.” So, basically everyone here knows their eldrich horror.
“When I read Dennis Paoli’s adaptation of the story, I felt like there was a fantastic opportunity to update and subvert Lovecraft’s often old-fashioned sensibilities in a way that felt modern, relevant and even dangerous, with a pinch of 90’s neo-noir and a dash of eroticism to spice up the stew,” Lynch said in a statement. “Working with Amp and such a fantastic cast – including Heather, Judah, Barbara, Bruce and Johnathon – we’re so excited that this sexy, funny, scary film isn’t just a modernized love letter to Lovecraft, but the kind of provocatively entertaining “sin-ema” I believe audiences are salivating for!”
“We’ve been so fortunate to work with top talent both behind and in front of the camera on our recent films,” added Crampton. “At Amp it’s about developing not only memorable, thought-provoking material for an audience, but also fresh and unusual enough to attract the very best creative collaborators. I was ecstatic when first the formidable Joe Lynch, then Heather Graham signed on – her natural charm is always in evidence, but we get to see a different untapped side of her abilities here. I’ve been thrilled to be invited to join seasoned pros at Amp, and we are only getting started.”
“Suitable Flesh” hits theaters and VOD on October 27th, 2023. It will come to Shudder for exclusive streaming in January 2024. You can check out the teaser trailer below:
