NEON To Adapt Sam Evenson's Viral AI Horror Short 'Mora' Into a Feature Film
The indie studio powerhouse has acquired the rights to turn the terrifying internet sensation into a full-length cinematic nightmare.
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Indie powerhouse NEON has officially acquired the feature film rights to MORA, a viral AI-generated horror short created by filmmaker Sam Evenson
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The original short film took the internet by storm earlier this year, praised for its deeply unsettling, glitch-heavy aesthetic and terrifying lore
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Evenson is attached to direct the feature-length adaptation, which will expand upon the nightmarish digital landscape of his original viral hit
NEON is continuing its dominant streak in the horror genre by tapping into the internet’s deepest fears. The acclaimed indie studio has officially announced the acquisition and feature film adaptation of MORA, the viral AI horror short created by filmmaker Sam Evenson. Known for championing bold, auteur-driven cinema and groundbreaking horror hits, NEON’s backing signals a massive leap forward for Evenson’s terrifying digital creation, which recently captivated and terrified millions across social media.
Evenson’s original short film made massive waves online for its innovative and deeply unsettling use of artificial intelligence. Blending uncanny, AI-generated imagery with traditional analog horror and found-footage aesthetics, MORA introduced audiences to a nightmarish, glitch-ridden entity that haunts the digital liminal spaces of the internet. The short’s unique, disjointed visual language and creeping dread turned it into an overnight sensation, sparking rampant speculation, reaction videos, and intense lore-building among a dedicated online fanbase.
Taking the helm for his feature directorial debut, Evenson is set to write and direct the full-length adaptation. By keeping the original creator in the director’s chair, NEON ensures the feature film will maintain the distinct, eerie vision and suffocating atmosphere that made the original short so profoundly successful.
While casting, plot specifics, and production timelines are currently being kept tightly under wraps, NEON’s involvement guarantees that MORA will be one of the most highly anticipated horror projects in development. As Hollywood continues to navigate the intersection of AI and filmmaking, Evenson’s MORA is poised to be a terrifying exploration of the medium on the big screen.
