Mickey Rourke and Jennifer Carpenter have been cast in the supernatural horror film titled She's Still Here. Rourke, best known for his work in the films The Pope of Greenwich Village, Rumble Fish, and The Wrestler, has also appeared in a trio of horror movies. The actor previously starred in 1987's Angel Heart, 1987's Dead in Tombstone, and 2019's Nightmare Cinema. He's been a mainstay of cinema for almost 50 years, and can take a role to its highest heights when presented with the right material. Rourke's made headlines recently by criticizing Marvel's Iron Man 2, something he's been vocal about for a while.
Carpenter's career doesn't span as many decades as Rourke's, but she's still put together a solid filmography. Audiences are familiar with her work from her role as Debra Morgan in Dexter. She's appeared in a variety of projects, including other TV shows, movies, and video games. Like Rourke, she has a history with the horror genre, and now the two are teaming up for a new film.
According to Deadline, Rourke and Carpenter have signed on to star in She's Still Here, which will be directed by twins Anthony and James Gaudioso. Production is set to begin this fall. Check out a plot synopsis from Deadline in the space below:
She’s Still Here tells the story of a desperate widower who is being tormented by the vengeful spirit of his deceased wife. Exasperated, he enlists the aide of his ghost-hunting nephew to decipher the haunting’s meaning and bring peace to his household.
Carpenter is a familiar face in the horror and supernatural genre. She starred as a potentially possessed woman in 2005's The Exorcism of Emily Rose. She also appeared in the 2014 frightener The Devil's Hand and 2008's Quarantine. While little is known about the character she'll play, Carpenter's ability to give standout performances and lay important character groundwork will likely stand up powerfully alongside the abilities of the acting superstar.
The plot of the supernatural thriller She's Still Here will no doubt whet the appetite of fans of both actors, who are well-known for immersing themselves deeply into their portrayals of whatever roles they take on. Rourke, who is slated to join the cast of Peacock's MacGruber with Sam Elliott and Laurence Fishburne, will get to show a dark side in the upcoming thriller. But, as in his previous films, he will likely pepper that with boyish playfulness, like the happy, mischievous devil movie fans have come to expect. Carpenter will bring him down to earth as the object of his ire, a dead wife who wants nothing other than to get under his skin.
Source: Deadline