James Wan's Malignant slated for 2020 release

Los Angeles: James Wan's next directorial Malignant is set to bow on August 14, 2020.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the horror thriller is set at New Line, home to the director's blockbuster Conjuring franchise.

The feature, which is based on a story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu, will be shot in Los Angeles as a recipient of the Independent California Film Rebate.

The logline is being kept under tight wraps.

Malignant features Bisou, Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, George Young, Michole Briana White, Jake Abel and Jacqueline McKenzie.

The filmmaker is also attached as producer in this project along with Michael Clear via their Atomic Monster banner.