Fantastic, MPI in 'Stitches' deal

Fantastic Films and MPI Media Group with the Irish Film Board came onboard horror comedy "Stitches," directed by Conor McMahon. Deal was introduced Tuesday within the American Film Market. McMahon might be the writer-director of "Disturbed," "Dead Meat" as well as the TV series "Zombie Bashers." Principal photography will begin late this year in Ireland. The cast includes Ross Noble and Tommy Dark evening of "Physician Who" and "The Sarah Jane Adventures." The film continues to be produced having a couple of financing within the Irish Film Board. Story concentrates on Richard "Stitches" Grindle, a jaded kids' birthday clown. He falls victim with a fatal party problem consequently of countless nasty children. Years later, the crowd of now teens attend a celebration where Stitches might be the uninvited guest of recognition, returning to avenge his untimely dying. MPI Media Group's recent productions include "The Innkeepers," "Stake Land," "Hatchet 2" and "Home from the Demon." Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com