Mischa Barton - Sophia (I Will Follow You Into the Dark) #1: Cause we're hoping to follow this one into a cinema.

history · 12-22-2011, 06:05 PM

SOPHIA MONET is severely depressed after the deaths of both her parents within

six months. Convinced that the Afterlife is mere oblivion, and that this life is meaningless, she

retreats within herself, only to be drawn out of her depressive funk by an unexpected romance

with ADAM HUNT. After Adam disappears mysteriously into the depths of a haunted apartment

building, Sophia vows to pursue him, even if it means walking over the threshold into the realm of death...

- Production due to begin January 7th, 2012 -

Cablebot3000 · 12-22-2011, 08:28 PM

It does seem a bit different than those two, and very interesting (but a lot of times I'll read a movie and find it interesting and then it turns out horrible). I'm really glad Mischa is doing another project this soon. I wonder what the budget is, and if there are any other known stars attached to the project as well.

Sam_MC · 12-23-2011, 12:42 AM

Thanks for sharing that breakdown. It sounds great so far.

And interesting that they're only looking for "star names." I wonder who they'll find.

Sam_MC · 12-24-2011, 03:23 AM

I thought I'd convert the discussion on this movie from the Into the Darkness thread into its own home.

Here is the revised breakdown that history shared in the other thread:

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I found some more information about I Will Follow You Into the Dark.

Castings

Los Angeles Casting 11/30/11

I WILL FOLLOW YOU INTO THE DARK (Revised breakdown)

Feature Film

Castlight Pictures

SAG

SOPHIA: Mischa Barton

Location: Los Angeles

Start Date: January 7, 2012

SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY

PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS.

[ADAM HUNT] In his 20s and strikingly handsome, Adam literally bumps into Sophia when she is

at a low point in her life, and he gives her depressive mood a quick turnaround. Apparently "the

perfect man," Adam seems to have been sent by a Higher Power to prove to Sophia that life is

still worth living. He quickly woos her and re-introduces Sophia to the concept of happiness

through romance. But Adam lives in the mysterious, haunted Weldon Tower, and just as Sophia's

enchantment with him reaches an early peak -- he disappears, apparently sucked into the spooky

depths of the haunted building by an Unseen Force...LEAD - STAR NAMES ONLY

[ASTRID DANIELS] In her 20s, confident and intimidatingly attractive, Astrid is a beautiful woman

who is Adam's roommate. She knows Adam well, and has a wholly platonic relationship with him,

as Sophia does with Sam. Highly approving of Sophia's romance with Adam, Astrid assists her in

searching for Adam after he disappears into the depths of the Weldon Tower. After Sophia

realizes that she needs to die in order to follow Adam into the afterlife, Astrid agrees to use CPR

to bring Sophia back -- only Astrid has been infected by the darkness of the building, and is

willing to watch Sophia die...LEAD - STAR NAMES ONLY

[SAM] In his 20s and full of life, Sam is Sophia's roommate, and he's perhaps her closest friend.

Deeply worried about her retreat into a hermit-like state of existence after her father's death, he

tries to pressure her to get out and rejoin the world of the living. He's very pleased to see Sophia

fall in love with Adam, and pitches in whole-heartedly and helps with the search of the Weldon

Tower after Adam goes missing, believing that it will be a fun "spook hunt." But Sam soon learns

to his cost and horror that the Tower is no place to play after dark...LEAD - STAR NAMES ONLY

STORY LINE: SOPHIA MONET is severely depressed after the deaths of both her parents within

six months. Convinced that the Afterlife is mere oblivion, and that this life is meaningless, she

retreats within herself, only to be drawn out of her depressive funk by an unexpected romance

with ADAM HUNT. After Adam disappears mysteriously into the depths of a haunted apartment

building, Sophia vows to pursue him, even if it means walking over the threshold into the realm of

death...

I think this is looking very positive, I like the storyline. It seems to merge a little bit of Offline and Apartment 1303 but is original enough.

This is the director - Mark Edwin Robinson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

And just for record keeping, here is the original announcement:

New Movie Rumour: I Will Follow You Into the Dark

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A French website (click to read the story in French) is reporting that Mischa has been cast as protagonist Sophia in a romantic supernatural thriller called I Will Follow You Into the Dark. The film is reportedly due to begin production on January 7th, 2012 in Los Angeles. It will be directed by Mark Robinson (The Levenger Tapes) who also wrote the screenplay. David C. Robinson (Exorcist: The Beginning, Georgia Rule) will produce with Danny Roth, Christine Holder and Mark Holder.

Here is a synopsis:

Story follows Sophia, who is severely depressed after the deaths of both her parents within six months. Convinced that the Afterlife is mere oblivion, and that this life is meaningless, she retreats within herself, only to be drawn out of her depressive funk by an unexpected romance with a man named Adam. After Adam disappears mysteriously into the depths of a haunted apartment building, Sophia vows to pursue him, even if it means walking over the threshold into the realm of death.

I’m currently unable to find any other source to confirm the validity of this story, so as always, take the news with a grain of salt.

Mischa Barton au coeur des tnbres dans 'Into The Dark' - ProdBuzz - Actualit des films et des sries

And confirmation of Mischa's involvement from Christine Holder, a producer from the movie, via Twitter.

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So many exciting projects and meetings! Finding our lead opp mischa barton TODAY!

https://twitter.com/#!/christineholder

Cablebot3000 · 12-24-2011, 05:00 PM

I'm so excited for this film. I really hope it goes through with no complications or setbacks. Just think, if she does this and Into the Darkness she'll have done three films nearly back to back.

**Cristofle** · 12-24-2011, 05:23 PM

Awesome! Thanks for starting the thread!

Sam_MC · 12-27-2011, 01:46 AM

I was hoping the producer, Christine Holder, would have twittered with an update on the casting by now.

Cablebot3000 · 12-27-2011, 03:24 PM

Hopefully the cast is coming along. It seems like they gave a somewhat short notice to get a main actor seeing as they shoot in a week and a half or so.

**Cristofle** · 12-27-2011, 08:44 PM

If this movie is why she darkened her hair, I will love it forever.

Cablebot3000 · 12-27-2011, 10:04 PM

I know, I just hope there are no setbacks like many of her movies have had. But yes, here's to hoping she'll keep it dark!

TwilightPrincess · 12-28-2011, 01:06 AM

What is the plot? and is it a thriller/horror film.

Sam_MC · 12-28-2011, 01:59 AM

It is a horror/thriller, with a romantic slant.

All we know about the plot is from the breakdown:

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SOPHIA MONET is severely depressed after the deaths of both her parents within

six months. Convinced that the Afterlife is mere oblivion, and that this life is meaningless, she

retreats within herself, only to be drawn out of her depressive funk by an unexpected romance

with ADAM HUNT. After Adam disappears mysteriously into the depths of a haunted apartment

building, Sophia vows to pursue him, even if it means walking over the threshold into the realm of death...

eatyourgreens · 12-28-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cristofle (View Post)

if this movie is why she darkened her hair, i will love it forever.

amen.

ETA: I forgot you can't post a message exclusively in all caps...

AMEN.

**Cristofle** · 12-29-2011, 07:18 AM

That description is a little Tate/Violet from AHS. Well, except here's hoping the lead male isn't a raping sociopath, although you never know if this is a horror movie, lol.

eatyourgreens · 12-29-2011, 08:47 AM

I see what you mean, Liz.

They also did something similar to the scenario in Astrid's breakdown on The Vampire Diaries. But that was with Matt and Vicki, brother and sister, so it'll be hopefully a little bit different. And Bonnie didn't go crazy and administered CPR immediately.

This movie does sound interesting.


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