The creature must navigate a strange new world and the rivalry between Henry and his conniving collaborator Polidori.
Fessenden also wrote the films script.
Fessendens previous directing credits include the hugely influential vampire taleHabitand the Ron Perlman-starring eco-horror movie,The Last Winter.
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The film will be produced by Jenn Wexler (director of the upcomingThe Ranger) and Fessenden.
We could not be more excited to collaborate with him on this project.
Depravedis set to shoot in February.
