Screenwriter Ben Ripley (Source Code) is currently writing the script for 7th Day, which is based on an original idea that he concocted with Shane Abbess (Gabriel), who has been hired by producer Martha De Laurentiis (Red Dragon) to direct 7th Day.

According to Variety, the story centers on a journey to create a new colony in outer space, and is described as The Shining on a space station.

Director Shane Abbess recently said,

“7th Day is going to be a contemporary take with the soul of classic genre.”

Ripley also commented about the twists that he’s incorporated into the screenplay:

“We tried to design sequences at every turn which would surprise us and subvert genre expectations.”

De Laurentiis had this to say about the film:

“We are always looking for young, inspiring filmmakers wanting to tell a unique, high-concept story, and after meeting Shane, I decided to immediately snap the property off the market.”

No production or release dates have been announced.