Overview
- Variety and genre outlets report that Bachini will helm the screen version of his self-published horror novel through Via Mantra Productions with Natasha Halevi and Emily Ashby attached to star.
- Composer Christopher Young and producer Heather Brittain are signed on, signaling professional interest even though the project has not received a studio greenlight.
- The team plans to begin with a 30-minute proof-of-concept, an early-stage step meant to demonstrate tone and secure further financing rather than start full production.
- Bachini self-published Haunting Skies after turning down agent-led rewrites and says he intends to retain creative control so the book’s audience can shape the adaptation.
- The novel has shown measurable momentum on Amazon and a sequel is scheduled for October, which the production team says will help build an audience before seeking broader distribution.