The First Exorcist: Wolf Creek Director Making New Supernatural Horror Movie

Wolf Creek director Greg McLean is making a new supernatural horror movie called The First Exorcist.

Along with 2005’s Wolf Creek, McLean is known for making 2007’s Rogue, 2013’s Wolf Creek 2, 2016’s The Darkness, 2016’s The Belko Experiment, and, most recently, 2017’s Jungle. He has also directed episodes of the Wolf Creek television series, The Gloaming, and La Brea.

Now, per Deadline, McLean’s Emu Creek Pictures is working with Mark Fennessy’s Helium on a new horror movie called The First Exorcist, which has no relation to the Exorcist horror franchise that is currently owned by Universal Studios.

What else do we know about The First Exorcist?

The First Exorcist will be set during “Biblical times” and follow a mother as she goes “on a harrowing quest to save her daughter from demonic possession.” The plot synopsis further reads, “As their lives descend into a nightmare, the mother learns of a mysterious healer with the power to expel demons, and embarks on a dangerous race against time – encountering hostile Roman authorities on her perilous mission to find the healer and save her daughter’s life.”

The movie is expected to begin filming in Victoria, Australia, in 2025. Deadline’s article notes, “The plan is to use cutting edge virtual production tech in Victoria to bring epic ancient cities and locations to life.”

The script for The First Exorcist was written by McLean. There’s no word as to who will star in the movie as of yet and no release date has been announced at this time.

“Greg’s script delivers an intensity and emotional depth that, combined with jaw-dropping scares, a fascinating historical setting and powerful supernatural themes, will create a milestone film experience,” said Fennessy. “His refined storytelling and dynamic visual style will elevate The First Exorcist, and we are thrilled to bring his spine-chilling vision to life.”

Brandon Schreur

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