Lili Reinhart Joins Horror Film Violet
Reinhart, Danny Ramirez, Suki Waterhouse, Mark Duplass and Lukas Gage have joined the Patrick Brice-directed thriller, with sales launching at the American Film Market.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Horror
Lili Reinhart, Danny Ramirez, Suki Waterhouse, Mark Duplass and Lukas Gage have joined the horror film Violet, directed by Patrick Brice. FilmNation Entertainment will launch domestic and international sales on the project at the American Film Market.
Why it matters
The casting and sales launch signal momentum for an independent horror title adapted from Nick Antosca's short story Ghostfish. The project follows Antosca's recent work on the Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity, which earned more than $170 million globally.
Writer Nick Antosca's recent Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity, starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, earned more than $170 million globally. Violet's budget, distributor and release window have not yet been disclosed.
The players
Lili Reinhart
Lili Reinhart is an American actress known for her role on the television series Riverdale.
FilmNation Entertainment
FilmNation Entertainment is an international film sales and financing company that handles distribution rights for independent features.
The details
Violet is directed by Patrick Brice and written by Nick Antosca and Alana B. Lytle, who adapted the film from Antosca's short story Ghostfish. SK Global and Generator Entertainment are producing and financing the film, with Jessica Kelly serving as casting director. The synopsis follows a man who receives unsettling text messages from someone claiming to be his dead ex-fiancée.
Timeline
Verity earned more than $170 million globally earlier in 2026.
Violet's production is slated to begin in spring 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The project follows the wave of Colleen Hoover adaptations, including Verity, which drew a major international box office. Studios and sales agents are increasingly developing mid-budget genre films around established writers with proven commercial track records.
No distributor or release window has been announced, so viewers cannot yet determine where or when to watch Violet. Audiences interested in the project should watch for sales-market deals that typically precede theatrical or streaming availability.
The takeaway
Violet illustrates how writer-driven horror projects move from short story to casting and sales within a single development cycle. Readers tracking the genre can watch the American Film Market for the first distribution signals.
What happens next
Sales launch at the American Film Market will proceed as scheduled, and production is slated to begin in spring 2027.
Further reading
Browse more coverage in the Horror section for other genre film developments.
