Aladdin is officially receiving the horror movie treatment from Terrifier 3 star Bradley Stryker, and it begins filming next month.
Per Deadline, Aladdin: The Monkey’s Paw, a «dark, supernatural reimagining» of the classic folk tale, is set to begin production in the United Kingdom in May. Stryker, who recently starred in the horror hit sequel Terrifier 3, is both starring in and directing the movie. Nick Sagar, Ricky Norwood, and Montana Manning are set to join him in the film. The official synopsis for Aladdin: The Monkey’s Paw reads: «A modern-day Londoner, Aladdin, inherits an ancient monkey’s paw believed to grant wishes, only to discover that every desire comes at a soul-crushing price. As those around him fall victim to its curse, he must confront a growing evil — and the demonic force that feeds on every wish made.»
Aladdin: The Monkey’s Paw is produced by Stryker, Sagar, Jamie McLeod-Ross, and Charley McDougall, who also serves as the screenwriter. In an official statement, McDougall explains that the film will provide more than just scares; it will contain an emotional story for audiences to connect with. «We always wanted to explore horror through a personal lens — not just the scares, but the human cost of wishes,» McDougall said. «This story’s been haunting us for a while, and it’s time to let it loose. The best horror films haunt you long after the credits roll. That’s what this story does. It’s sharp, emotional, and full of dread in all the right ways. We’re not just making another horror film — we’re building a world around a truly iconic concept. The paw, the mythology, the characters — it’s all there.»
Aladdin: The Monkey's Paw Will Be 'Diabolical'
The director of Aladdin: The Monkey’s Paw, Stryker, would further describe the film as «diabolical», something the Terrifier 3 star is quite familiar with. «This film will be so much fun,» Stryker said in an official statement. «It’s all about the peaks and valleys; the highs of lows of what we deem our dreams and desires… and then we slam that into a genre film in which the stakes have never been more diabolical and entertaining.» While production is set to begin next month, there is no official timetable for the film’s release.
Stryker is also currently in post-production on his action-comedy film, Jingle All the Slay, according to a report from Variety. Stryker co-wrote the film alongside his Aladdin: The Monkey Paw collaborators Sagar and McDougall. Stryker is reportedly planning to sell the film at this year’s Cannes Film Market, with hopes that the film will be released later this year. There is currently no official release date for Aladdin: The Monkey’s Paw.
