Exclusive Sneak Peek: Terrifying Dear David Twitter Thread Transforms into Bone-Chilling Movie!

Summary

Dear David is an upcoming horror film co-produced by Lionsgate and BuzzFeed studios, based on a Twitter thread by Adam Ellis.

Starring Justin Long, Augustus Prew, and Andrea Bang, and directed by John McPhail, renowned for his works "Where Do We Go From Here?" and "Anna and the Apocalypse," this film takes Ellis' original story to new heights. It skillfully incorporates classic horror elements and delves into the profound repercussions of the release of his bone-chilling tweets and article. Mark your calendars for October 13th, when this must-see movie will hit theaters and digital platforms.

Check out an exclusive clip from the upcoming horror film Dear David, co-produced by Lionsgate and BuzzFeed Studios. The film stars Justin Long, Augustus Prew, and Andrea Bang, with a story by Evan Turner and Mike Van Waes. Based on a Twitter thread by Adam Ellis, Dear David was directed by John McPhail, known for his work in Where Do We Go From Here? and the musical horror comedy Anna and the Apocalypse.

In this exclusive footage, you can see Augustus Prew, best known for his role as Sean on The Morning Show, portraying Adam Ellis in Dear David. Prew has also appeared in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Prison Break, and Kick-Ass 2. Watch the clip below to witness Ellis' chilling encounter with a mysterious figure.

The Story Behind Dear David

Dear David originated in 2017 as a Twitter thread by BuzzFeed cartoonist Adam Ellis. It later evolved into a BuzzFeed article titled "My Apartment Is Being Haunted By The Ghost Of A Dead Child And I'm Unsure How to Handle It." Prior to IT producer Dan Lin's involvement in its development for the screen, the thread had already gone viral. Ellis himself claims that his narrative is "based on real-life events." The provided clip directly references one of Ellis' tweets, where he describes a dream involving a girl who approached him in a library and asked about Dear David.

The film adaptation of Dear David builds upon Ellis’ experiences, incorporating additional conventional horror elements and intensifying the psychological horror found in Ellis’ tweets to create a truly terrifying experience. The movie also includes other real-life segments of the story, such as Ellis’ employment at BuzzFeed and the publishing of the tweets and article. It will be intriguing to witness how the article's release and external factors in Ellis' life complement the overall chilling nature of the story.

Dear David is scheduled to premiere in select theaters, as well as be available digitally and on demand, starting from October 13th.