One thing is for sure. When it comes to snapping up promising and controversial fare, Lions Gate is nobody’s bitch. They just secured a deal for HARD CANDY at Sundance after out bidding both Focus Features and New Line Cinema. Nicely done boys.
The flick follows a dangerous game of cat and mouse played between a 30-something perv…er, guy…and the 14 year old internet crush he hooks up with. Yep, 14 years old. Somebody’s gonna get letters.
The word is that this is a psychological thriller with a shocking twist. Since LG is sheparding this baby, I’m more inclined than usual to believe it. Too early to say if this will be the SAW or HAUTE TENSION of creepy relationship flicks, but hope springs eternal!