According to Deadline New York Ellis’ screenplay is based on the novel by Michael Hornberg. Nelson McCormick will direct. The cast so far includes Panettiere (pictured right), Reed and De Mornay. The story revolves around a “curse” at the high school in the Chicago suburb of Downer’s Grove. Every year one senior dies a bizarre death before the end of the school year. Christie Swanson (Panettiere) is paranoid that this year, the victim will be her. The film will shoot in Louisiana in spring 2011.
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