Lice (2027)

A parasitic outbreak hits a Long Island high school in the 1980s, leading to military quarantine. Students infected with an unbearable itch fight each other for survival.

Date of release
2027-01-27
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Director
Jonathan Bensimon

Casting

Interesting facts

Lice is an upcoming American horror film written by Anthony Musella and Shaun Harris, directed by Jonathan Bensimon and starring Emile Hirsch, Justin Long and Kevin Connolly. It is Bensimon’s feature directorial debut and based on an original concept by Connolly. The film is produced by Kevin Connolly and Patrick Marino's Action Park Media, marking the company's first feature film production.

Production

Principal photography began in March 2025 in Canada. Director Jonathan Bensimon also serves as cinematographer on the production, and has stated plans to use Kodak and Cinestill film stocks to give the film its own signature visual look.

In May 2025, it was announced that Hirsch, Long and Connolly were cast in the film.

The film is based on an original concept by Kevin Connolly, with a script written by Anthony Musella and Shaun Harris. Connolly produces alongside Patrick Marino, Jeremy Alter and Gary Goldman.

Highland Film Group is handling worldwide sales for the film.

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