Gene Simmons, WWE launching horror movie production company
Kiss bassist Gene Simmons is joining forces with the WWE -- home of the Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin and more recently Batista -- to create Erbus Pictures, a production company dedicated to creating horror films.
The two parties are initially planning a three-picture partnership and "Temple" is the first film slated for production. The film will revolve around a team of Special Forces operatives who find themselves stranded in a rather eerie military compound -- think haunted house with automatic weapons -- and was penned for the screen by Matt Savelloni.
"The horror genre continues to fascinate me as it proves to be endlessly thrilling and engaging for audiences," said Simmons in a statement. "I am so thrilled to be working with the masterminds from WWE Studios in launching Erebus Pictures."
The WWE already has its own production company -- WWE Studios -- which was intially created to make films that promote wrestlers in its stable. As part of the deal, the WWE is expected to use its considerable commercial clout and numerous digital and mainstream platforms to promote and showcase Erebus Pictures films.
