David F. Sandberg Set to Direct Lionsgate’s Psychological Horror “Mommy’s Home”

Lionsgate has confirmed that director David F. Sandberg will helm the upcoming psychological horror feature “Mommy’s Home.” The project originates from screenwriter James Morosini, whose official logline describes a story about a young father whose family life spirals into terror after his cryogenically preserved mother is thawed and moves in with him. The film was first reported by The InSneider, and Lionsgate has listed Sandberg, along with his production partner Lotta Losten, as co-producers through their company Mångata.

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David F. Sandberg gained prominence with the viral short “Lights Out,” later expanded into a feature, and has since directed the superhero film “Shazam!” (2021) and its 2023 sequel. His most recent directing credit is the 2025 big-screen adaptation “Until Dawn,” based on the popular horror video game. Sandberg’s upcoming slate also includes the sci-fi horror “Below” for Netflix and “A Little Slice of Hell” for Paramount.

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James Morosini, primarily known as an actor, recently appeared in Netflix’s “It’s What’s Inside” and Steve Pink’s sci-fi thriller “Terrestrial.” “Mommy’s Home” marks his second feature credit as a screenwriter, following the 2022 dark comedy “I Love My Dad,” which he also directed and starred in.

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Producers Craig Flores, Dawn Olmstead, and Anonymous Content are attached to the project, while executive producers include Nathan Kahane, James Morosini, David Levine, Garrett Kemble, and Ryan Schwartz. Lionsgate’s oversight is provided by Scott O’Brien and Maria Ascanio. The studio’s deal was negotiated by Dan Freedman. Sandberg’s representation includes CAA, Gotham Group, and several boutique agencies; Morosini is represented by CAA and GGSSC agents Eric Brooks and Matt Rosen.

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The pairing of Sandberg—a director with a track record of translating horror concepts to mainstream audiences—and Morosini—a writer transitioning from acting to screenwriting—reflects Lionsgate’s strategy of blending genre expertise with fresh narrative voices. The project adds to a growing slate of horror titles slated for release in the mid-2020s, positioning the studio to capitalize on audience appetite for psychologically driven scares.

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