‘Tooth Fairy’: Talent Behind Netflix Recording-Breaking Hit Developing New Horror Film

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If you are one of the bazillion Netflix viewers who enjoyed Nowhere you might want to brace yourself for the producers’ next project. Rock & Ruz are following up their record-breaking survival thriller with a supernatural horror film titled Tooth FairyDeadline broke the news last night and shared information about this upcoming title.

According to Deadline, producers Miguel Ruz and Jordi Roca have signed on to finance the project from writer-director Tony Morales. Morales is set to direct the feature. 

Jordi Roca explained, “We can’t wait to introduce Tony to the wider world – he’s a star in the making, and he lives and breathes horror movies. Tooth Fairy, expanding his terrifying short film, is the perfect vehicle to showcase his talents. We’re delighted to be partnering with Reagent and Architect to bring Tony’s nightmare to life!”” – via Deadline

Per the synopsis,

 “The Spanish-language movie follows a series of child disappearances in a tight-knit rural community in Spain. As a social worker begins to dig into the village’s myths and legends, she discovers she has unwittingly reawakened a terrifying, vengeful spirit. Filming is due to get underway this summer with casting underway.”

Because Nowhere currently holds the title of the most-watched Spanish-language film on the app, we cannot help but get excited about this development. If you are one of the few people who have not seen the movie, let me help you catch up with the synopsis and trailer below. 

In the film,

“Mia is a pregnant woman who, together with her husband, flees a totalitarian country hiding in a sea container. After being forcibly separated, she must fight for her survival when a violent storm throws her into the sea. Alone and adrift in the middle of the ocean, Mia will face every issue to save her daughter’s life and reunite with her partner.”

Nowhere was directed by Albert Pintó (Sky RojoMoney HeistKilling God). The screenplay was written by Ernest Riera, Miguel Ruz, Indiana Lista, Seanne Winslow, and Teresa Rosendoy. The movie stars Anna Castillo (A Perfect StoryAmar en tiempos revueltosWild Flowers) and Tamar Novas (Broken EmbracesThe Ministry of Time). 

Nowhere hit Netflix on September 29, 2023, and has been in the Top 10 Films (Non-English) Chart ever since. The film has reached the Netflix Top 10 Films Charts in 93 countries total.

Was Nowhere one of your favorite finds of last year? Are you excited to see what this team does with Tooth Fairy? Then let us be nerds together at @misssharai.

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