David Slade, director of “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch,” “Hard Candy” and “American Gods,” is attached to direct the upcoming thriller “Come Closer.” The film will be produced by Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Michael London.Based on the novel of the same name, and written by the novel’s author Sara Gran, “Come Closer” follows a young architect who may be the victim of a demonic possession, or simply may be losing her mind.
It will be fully financed and executive produced by Anton, which will also handle worldwide sales.Recently appointed as Evp of acquisitions & co-productions in one of multiple recent growth moves at Anton, John Zois negotiated the deal and will oversee “Come Closer.”Slade most recently directed “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” for Netflix.
He made his feature film debut with “Hard Candy,” starring Patrick Wilson, Ellen Page and Sandra Oh, then directed “30 Days of Night,” with
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