Director David F. Sandberg will helm the psychological horror film "Mommy’s Home," written by James Morosini, for Lionsgate.
Key facts
- •The film follows a man whose cryogenically preserved mother returns to live with his family.
- •James Morosini wrote the screenplay for the project.
- •Sandberg’s production company, Mångata, is involved in the film's production.
- •The project was first reported by The InSneider.
- •Sandberg and Morosini are both represented by CAA.
Director David F. Sandberg has been selected to direct the psychological horror film "Mommy’s Home" for Lionsgate. The project is based on a screenplay by James Morosini and centers on a young father whose life is disrupted when his cryogenically preserved mother is unfrozen and moves into his home.
Production and Creative Team
The film is produced by Craig Flores, Dawn Olmstead, and Anonymous Content, alongside Sandberg and Lotta Losten through their company, Mångata. Executive producers include Nathan Kahane, Morosini, David Levine, Garrett Kemble, and Ryan Schwartz. Scott O’Brien and Maria Ascanio are overseeing the project for Lionsgate, with Dan Freedman handling negotiations for the studio.
Background of the Filmmakers
Sandberg is known for directing "Lights Out," "Shazam!," and the 2025 adaptation of "Until Dawn." His upcoming slate includes "Below" for Netflix and "A Little Slice of Hell" for Paramount. James Morosini, who recently starred in "It’s What’s Inside," previously wrote, directed, and starred in the 2022 dark comedy "I Love My Dad."
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety.
