David F Sandberg is set to direct A Little Slice of Hell, a horror film based on a short story by John Goodrich. The tale first appeared in the debut issue of Assemble Artifacts, a short story magazine. It follows two underpaid supermarket workers who learn the hard way that reading the employee manual matters when a literal customer from Hell walks in.
Production
Greg Weidman and Geoff Tock, known for their work on TV shows such as Limitless and Zoo, are writing the screenplay. They use Goodrich’s original story and a draft by Emily V Gordon, who co‑wrote The Big Sick. The project is being produced by Johnny Pariseau, Patrick Gooing, and Molly Milstein for Maximum Effort, along with Jack Heller, Caitlin de Lisser Ellen for Assemble, and Lotta Losten. Paramount Pictures will finance and distribute the film.
What Fans Can Expect
Sandberg first broke out with the short horror film Lights Out. He turned that success into a feature that launched his career. Since then he directed Annabelle Creation, the Shazam movies, and the video game adaptation Until Dawn. Critics praised his work on Lights Out and the Shazam series, while some viewers were less impressed by Until Dawn. Now he returns to pure horror with A Little Slice of Hell. Fans anticipate a blend of dark humor and genuine scares, because the premise already feels both funny and terrifying.
Because the story centers on everyday workers, the film will likely explore how ordinary people react when the supernatural invades a mundane setting. Sandberg’s style often mixes tension with visual flair, so the supermarket may become a maze of shadows and sudden terror. The involvement of Maximum Effort suggests that the movie could also feature surprise moments that keep audiences on edge.
Industry observers note that 2026 will see several new horror releases, and this Paramount horror movie could stand out thanks to Sandberg’s name and the unique source material. If the film succeeds, it may spark interest in more adaptations of short story magazine content.
Overall, the combination of a proven director, a fresh script, and a quirky premise makes A Little Slice of Hell a project worth watching. Readers who enjoy Sandberg’s previous work should keep an eye on this upcoming title.
Source: JoBlo
