In a FANGORIA exclusive, we’ve learned that legendary Canadian genre film producer John Dunning (pictured) is preparing a comeback. Dunning is planning to give his fans “one more hell of a creep fest,” complete with his trademark of sinister killings that will make your skin crawl.

Along for the ride is his old associate George Mihalka, director of Dunning’s 1981 slasher classic MY BLOODY VALENTINE, along with co-writer Lorenzo Orzari. “We are planning a flick that will frighten all ages,” the producer tells Fango.

Now in his 84th year, Dunning is as strong as ever. The veteran cinema slinger—along with partner Andre Link—was the creative force behind Cinepix, the Quebec-based distribution and production house which brought the ILSA series to world recognition, while mentoring David Cronenberg on the director’s early films SHIVERS and RABID. Cinepix also unleashed another iconic shot of Canadian-content carnage with HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME, directed by J. Lee Thompson. Also among the more than 57 films to Dunning’s credit are the early works of filmmakers Ivan Reitman and Don Carmody.

As for this new opus, details are being kept relatively under wraps, but Dunning offers a few exclusive words on the project in FANGORIA #303, on sale this month. We’ll bring you details as we get them, and look for more on Dunning in the magazine’s pages in the future.

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