Foo Fighters To Star In Horror-Comedy Film Studio 666
Monday, 08 November 2021
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Danny Clinch
Foo Fighters have shared details of their feature-length debut.
The comedy-horror Studio 666 was directed by BJ McDonnell—of Hatchet III and Slayer: The Repentless Killogy—and shot within the Encino mansion in the San Fernando Valley where the Seattle rockers recorded their latest album, 'Medicine To Midnight', released in February.
It was co-written by Jeff Buhler and Rebecca Hughes, based on a story by vocalist Dave Grohl, who plays himself in the film alongside his bandmates Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee. The cast also includes Whitney Cummings, Leslie Grossman, Will Forte, Jenna Ortega and Jeff Garlin.
The film tells a story of the band recording in a mansion haunted by supernatural forces. Visit the film's official website for more details. With the help of Tom Ortenberg and the team at Open Road Films, it'll be released in theatres on February 25. Grohl said:
"After decades of ridiculous music videos and numerous music documentaries under our collective belts, it was finally time to take it to the next level… A full length feature horror comedy film. Like most things Foo, Studio 666 began with a far-fetched idea that blossomed into something bigger than we ever imagined possible. Filmed at the same house where we recorded our latest album 'Medicine At Midnight' (told you that place was haunted!) we wanted to recapture the classic magic that all of our favourite rock and roll movies had, but with a twist: hilarious gore that fucking ROCKS. And now, with the help of Tom Ortenberg and the team at Open Road Films we can finally let this cat out of the bag after keeping it our best kept secret for two years. Be ready to laugh, scream, and headbang in your popcorn. Studio 666 will fuck you up."
Ortenberg also commented on the collaboration with the band: "We couldn’t be more excited to team up with Foo Fighters for a movie sure to make audiences scream and laugh. The Foos bring their comedic chemistry and the musical talent we all love to the big screen in this hysterical horror film."
McDonnell said: "Studio 666 is a perfect combination of all things I love. Rock, horror, and comedy all tied together in a very thrilling motion picture. I am so excited to have teamed up with the Foo Fighters to create an old school "Band" movie. It’s been years since we’ve seen something like the Beatles "Help!", The Monkees "Head", or "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park". Take that 60's/70's old school band film fun, mix it with horror and Studio 666 is born! I am so ecstatic for audiences of film and music to come together and enjoy our film."
Foo Fighters have announced some huge UK shows for next summer. Head below for details. Tickets are on sale.
Foo Fighters Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Sat June 25 2022 - MANCHESTER Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Mon June 27 2022 - BIRMINGHAM Villa Park
Thu June 30 2022 - LONDON Stadium Olympic Park
Sat July 02 2022 - LONDON Stadium Olympic Park
Fri August 26 2022 - COALVILLE Vic Bikers Pub
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