We have some brief news on the adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's Haunted thanks to The Cult.

Financing has finally come through on the project!

Belgium filmmaker Koen Mortier (EX DRUMMER) was appointed back in 2008 to direct and write the screenplay. Yes, that's how long this thing has just been sitting on a shelf somewhere. Just like other possible Palahniuk adaptations: SURVIVOR, LULLABY, and INVISIBLE MONSTERS. Brian Levy acquired the film to be the first project under his banner, New School Media.

When Mortier was originally hired, The Cult said this about his involvement:

"Koen is a filmmaker not saturated by Hollywood. An outsider. And with 'Haunted' being such a tough adaptation, it will be interesting to see someone that might have a very unique and fresh approach to the material."

I certainly agree that HAUNTED will be a task, and that would go for anyone taking it on. The story of "Guts" specifically comes to mind. At the bottom of the article, I've included the trailer for EX DRUMMER for you guys to check out in case you were curious about Mortier's directing.

Here's the synopsis of the book: