Written by Samantha Allen, horror-comedy novel Patricia Wants to Cuddle is headed to the screen with a movie adaptation from Sophia Takal (Black Christmas), Variety reports. The outlet notes, “The book, a satire of American media culture that blends slasher and queer romance genres, is the debut work of fiction from Samantha Allen.” Patricia Wants […]
Written by Samantha Allen, horror-comedy novel Patricia Wants to Cuddle is headed to the screen with a movie adaptation from Sophia Takal (Black Christmas), Variety reports.
The outlet notes, “The book, a satire of American media culture that blends slasher and queer romance genres, is the debut work of fiction from Samantha Allen.”
Patricia Wants to Cuddle follows the final four contestants on a reality TV dating show called “The Catch” as they arrive on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest, prepared for another week of sleep deprivation, invasive interviews, and salacious drama.
Each has her own reason for joining the show, from brand sponsorships to trying to amass followers to even finding love. However, no one is prepared for Patricia, a misunderstood local living alone in the island’s dense woods. When the cast and crew finally encounter her on the island’s highest peak, they realize that survival, not romance, may be the biggest prize.
“We were immediately captivated by Patricia Wants to Cuddle’s darkly funny, inventive take on horror and sharp commentary on society and media culture,” said Brent Stiefel and Justin Lothrop from production company Votiv. “We’re especially eager to amplify Sophia’s vision and bring Patricia’s world to life in a way that’s both socially resonant and bold.”
“Patricia Wants to Cuddle offers a unique opportunity to explore the tension between our civilized personas and our wilder, more authentic selves through a horror lens,” Takal adds. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to adapt it for the screen with Samantha, Votiv and, of course, the most talented guy in Hollywood, Lawrence Michael Levine.”
Sophia Takal also wrote the film’s screenplay alongside Lawrence Michael Levine.
