Mama director to tackle Houdini in The Witch of Lime Street

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

It's going to be a busy year for the Muschiettis. MAMA director Andy Muschietti is already in line to helm the IT remake and is in talks to take on the coming of age thriller IN SHADOWS, partnered with his producer sister Barbara. Today, yet another project has been heaped on the duo's plate: THE WITCH OF LIME STREET. Adapted by David Jaher from his own book:

THE WITCH OF LIME STREET, set in the 1920s, centers on Harry Houdini and a panel of investigative experts who attempt to debunk Crandon, a psychic and spirit medium known as The Witch of Lime Street. Houdini made it his personal mission to debunk fake spiritualists as frauds and charlatans by revealing their tricks.

This film, based on a true story, will be produced by STX Entertainment. More on this story as it escapes!