David Lowery Tackling Adaptation of Horror Novel ‘The Fisherman’ for Focus (Exclusive)
David Lowery’s *The Fisherman* adaptation lands at Focus Features—horror fans brace for cosmic dread
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Focus Features has acquired the rights to adapt *The Fisherman*, the horror novel by John Langan, with director David Lowery attached to helm the project. The film will be produced under Platinum Dunes, Lowery’s production company, marking his return to the genre after *A Ghost Story* (2017).
Coverage from *The Hollywood Reporter*, *Dread Central*, *Bloody Disgusting*, and *World of Reel* confirms the deal but does not yet specify a release window, cast, or further creative details. The novel’s reputation for Lovecraftian themes and psychological terror has already sparked anticipation among horror enthusiasts.
Watch for official announcements on casting, filming locations, and any shifts in the project’s scope—especially if Lowery’s signature visual style diverges from the book’s atmospheric prose. A trailer or festival premiere could accelerate buzz.
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Quick answers
Is *The Fisherman* based on a true story?
No. It is a horror novel by John Langan, originally published in 2016, blending cosmic horror and psychological suspense.
Has David Lowery directed horror films before?
Yes. His most recent horror work is *A Ghost Story* (2017), though his earlier films like *The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things* (2004) and *Stray Dog* (2018) incorporate dark themes.
Will the film stay faithful to the book’s ending?
Coverage does not yet specify. Adaptations often diverge from source material, particularly in tone or structure.
Coverage (7)
- A24 Fantasy Filmmaker Returns With Award-Winning Supernatural Thriller Adaptation MovieWeb · 3h ago
- John Langan’s The Fisherman Will Get an Adaptation From David Lowery reactormag.com · 3h ago
- David Lowery To Direct "The Fisherman" At Focus Dark Horizons · 3h ago
- Focus Features Catches ‘The Fisherman’; David Lowery to Direct for Platinum Dunes Dread Central · 3h ago
- ‘The Fisherman’ – David Lowery Directing Film Adaptation of John Langan’s Horror Novel Bloody Disgusting · 3h ago
- David Lowery Set to Direct Horror Film ‘The Fisherman’ for Focus Features World of Reel · 3h ago
- David Lowery Tackling Adaptation of Horror Novel ‘The Fisherman’ for Focus (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter · 3h ago
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