Description: Before the turn of the 20th century, a city emerged from the ashes of a dangerous Chicago. Daniel H. Burnham, the main innovator of the White City of the 1892 World’s Fair, aimed to create a gleaming embodiment of progress while lurking in the shadows was H.H. Holmes, an early serial killer preying on young female fairgoers.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: 03-09-23
Contact Information:
Production Company: Appian Way Productions
Address: 9255 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Email: info@appianway.net
Phone: 310-300-1390
Other Contacts:
Shiny Penny
Address: 12230 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604
Phone: 310-887-1140
Email: tayler@shinypennypro.com
LBI Entertainment
Address: 2000 Avenue of the Stars North Tower, Third Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 310-775-8600
Email: sbg@lbient.com
Sikelia Productions
Address: 110 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-906-8800
Email: info@sikelia-ny.com
20th Century Studios
Address: 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: 310-369-1000
Email: foxmovies@fox.com
The Devil In The White City: A Gripping Tale of Ambition and Terror
Set against the backdrop of the 1892 World’s Fair, “The Devil In The White City” intertwines the ambitious vision of architect Daniel H. Burnham with the chilling exploits of one of America’s first serial killers, H.H. Holmes. This feature film, guided by the legendary director Martin Scorsese, explores themes of innovation and horror, illustrating how the allure of progress can mask darker truths lurking beneath the surface of a burgeoning metropolis.
With Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio portraying the notorious Holmes, the film aims to blend star power with a riveting historical narrative. As the grandiose White City rises, audiences will witness the parallel descent into madness as Holmes uses the fair to ensnare his victims. This adaptation promises not only a visual spectacle but also a thorough examination of the human psyche, morality, and the fine line between genius and monstrosity, making it a highly anticipated project in modern cinema.
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