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A towering figure in the New Hollywood era, Brian De Palma has been a vocal admirer of Alfred Hitchcock. Since the 1970s, De Palma has reshaped American cinema with numerous classics like “Carrie,” “Body Double,” “Scarface,” “The Untouchables,” and “Mission: Impossible.”

Following his last movie, “Domino – The Silent War,” which went largely unnoticed in 2019, it was believed that the 85-year-old filmmaker had retired. However, there’s good news: his next project is taking shape and could begin shooting as soon as this summer.

According to an exclusive report by TheFilmStage, De Palma’s new film, titled “Sweet Vengeance,” is set to be filmed in Portugal after eight years in development. While the cast is still being assembled and remains undisclosed at this time, anticipation is building.

What’s the film about?

What do we know about “Sweet Vengeance”? According to Brian De Palma himself, the film is inspired by “two true murder stories.” The tone of the movie is expected to draw from the style of true crime documentaries that are currently popular on streaming platforms.

For fans of the director, the film will reportedly feature two scenes that are quintessential De Palma, such as a murder in a staircase or in an elevator—recall the iconic scene with Angie Dickinson in “Dressed to Kill.”

No release date has been announced yet.

Sweet Vengeance, coming soon to theaters

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