John Sayles and Chris Eyre Snare a Soul Catchcer
The work of Frank Herbert (Dune) has been brought to the screen with varying degrees of success, and now another one of his properties is on its way! Deadline is reporting that Chris Eyre has signed on to direct Soul Catcher with John Sayles attached to write the screenplay.
Based on the novel by Herbert, the psychological thriller centers around a Native American activist who, driven by ancient spirits and injustice towards his people, kidnaps the son of an important U.S politician with the intent to sacrifice the child as revenge. As the captors and captive attempt to escape from hunters across the Pacific Northwest, they form an unexpected bond which disrupts the planned ritual.
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