David F. Sandberg to Helm New Lionsgate Horror "Mommy’s Home"

Renowned for his directing style, David F. Sandberg has been selected to direct "Mommy’s Home", an upcoming psychological horror flick from Lionsgate.

Written by the acclaimed James Morosini, "Mommy’s Home" weaves a chilling narrative around a young father whose peaceful family life turns into a terrifying ordeal when his cryogenically preserved mother is thawed and sent to live with him, as per the official synopsis. Known for his ability to create suspense, Sandberg rose to fame with his YouTube short turned movie, "Lights Out." He is also notable for his engaging direction of the superhero film "Shazam!" and its sequel scheduled for 2023, as well as for his adaptation of the immensely successful horror video game "Until Dawn" for Sony in 2025.

His packed schedule also includes the upcoming sci-fi horror "Below" for Netflix and Atomic Monster, as well as "A Little Slice of Hell" for Paramount. Meanwhile, Morosini, typically recognized on screen, is no stranger to behind-the-scenes work. His credits include starring in the Netflix film "It’s What’s Inside" and Steve Pink’s sci-fi thriller "Terrestrial." But "Mommy’s Home" isn't his first foray into scriptwriting; Morosini successfully made his mark in 2022 when he wrote, directed, and starred in the dark comedy "I Love My Dad."

"Mommy’s Home" is set to be produced by industry leaders Craig Flores, Dawn Olmstead, and Anonymous Content. Sandberg and Lotta Losten will also join the seats of producers through their company, Mångata. The executive producer line-up includes Nathan Kahane, Morosini, David Levine, Garrett Kemble, and Ryan Schwartz. The project will be supervised by Scott O’Brien and Maria Ascanio on behalf of Lionsgate, with the studio's Dan Freedman sealing the deal. Sandberg's representation includes CAA, Gotham Group, and a team from Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner Auerbach Hynick Jaime LeVine Sample & Klein. Morosini's representation involves the CAA and legal minds Eric Brooks and Matt Rosen from GGSSC. The InSneider was the first to break the news of Sandberg's involvement in the project.