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Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of Dimension Films, announced that Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson -- the creative minds behind the smash-hit "Scream" trilogy -- will reunite to make the edge-of-your-seat thriller, "Cursed," for Dimension. Set in Los Angeles, the film is a modern, hip twist on the classic werewolf tale. Production will begin in L.A. immediately with the film's release slated for a wide release August 8, 2003.

"Kevin wrote a fun, scary and surprise filled script just like the original 'Scream.' The only person I thought of to direct it was Wes Craven," said Weinstein, "and I couldn't be more excited to team them up again for what I think is another crowd pleasing thrill ride. In the way they made scary movies fun, Kevin and Wes will reinvent the werewolf genre."

"I'm very excited to be teaming up with Bob and Kevin again," said Craven. "It should be a lot of fun."

In 1999, the "Scream" trilogy became the highest grossing horror franchise, series, of all time, with domestic box office receipts for the three films reaching $293,533,842.

"Cursed" will be produced by Kevin Williamson and Marianne Maddalena, a longtime collaborator with Wes Craven who executive produced "Scream" and produced "Scream 2" and "Scream 3." Production on "Cursed" will take place in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Dimension Films