A new horror take on the Pied Piper of Hamlin (not that the original story isn't horrific enough) from 101 Films is set for release just in time for Halloween on October 16, and Bloody Disgusting (via FearHQ.com) is reporting that the movie will have its world premiere at FrightFest 2023 on August 27.
Piper stars Elizabeth Hurley (Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Bedazzled) in the lead, alongside Mia Jenkins (Hanna), Jack Stewart (Outlander), Tara Fitzgerald (Brassed Off) and Robert Daws (The Man Who Fell to Earth).
Hurley doesn't have many notable credits to her name, but comic book fans will likely recall her short-lived stint as the villainous Morgan le Fay on the third and final season of Marvel's Runaways.
According to the official synopsis:
“This wickedly creepy fantasy from Anthony Waller (Mute Witness) tells a terrifying tale of children paying for the sins of their parents. Liz (Hurley) and her daughter Amy (Mia Jenkins) have relocated to a small town in Germany, but as they settle into their new life things start to take a dark turn. A local girl dies in horrifying circumstances and there are sinister events abound.
A dark secret from Liz’s past has awoken the Piper, an evil entity from beyond who seeks redemption by taking the children of any parent who has done wrong… and Mia is in grave danger. When Amy meets the kind and mysterious, Luca (Jack Stewart), could he be the key to saving her from the Piper’s clutches?"
The jury's out on this one until we see a trailer! For now, check out a first-look still below.