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Magenta Light Secures 2027 Release of Horror Thriller “Lice”

5/9/2026

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Magenta Light Studios secured North American rights to Lice, a horror-thriller set for a U.S. release in the first quarter of 2027.
Jonathan Bensimon debuts as feature director, with Emile Hirsch as Mr. Shanker, Justin Long as Principal Van, and Kevin Connolly as Detective Sikorski.
Kevin Connolly co-produces via ActionPark Productions, while Bob Yari, CEO of Magenta Light Studios, executive-produces with David Spiegelman and Highland Film Group handles sales from Cannes.

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Story summary

Magenta Light Studios secured North American rights to Lice, a horror-thriller set for a U.S. release in the first quarter of 2027.
Jonathan Bensimon debuts as feature director, with Emile Hirsch as Mr. Shanker, Justin Long as Principal Van, and Kevin Connolly as Detective Sikorski.
Kevin Connolly co-produces via ActionPark Productions, while Bob Yari, CEO of Magenta Light Studios, executive-produces with David Spiegelman and Highland Film Group handles sales from Cannes.