Spielberg to adapt 'The Mandela Catalogue' with Kister directing
Steven Spielberg is turning the viral YouTube horror series The Mandela Catalogue into a feature film.
He's teaming up with United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios for this project, with Alex Kister (the creator of the original series) directing and Tyler Clifton co-writing.
It's a pretty cool move for fans who love creepy internet stories getting Hollywood attention.
Film explores 'Alternates' mind manipulation
Set in a fictional Wisconsin county, the story centers on "Alternates," eerie shape-shifting beings that mess with people's minds and push them toward self-destructive choices.
The film promises to dig deeper into this unsettling concept, expanding on what made the series so popular online.
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