Posted: Wed., Sep. 3, 2003, 10:00pm PT

Thesp wander in 'Woods'

Furst's psychological tale penned by Ross

Patricia Clarkson and Agnes Bruckner will star in "The Woods," a thriller that will be directed by Lucky McKee for United Artists. Pic is set for a Sept. 15 start in Montreal.

Produced by Furst Films, psychological horror story begins when a young girl's parents drop off their neglected daughter at a remote boarding school in the forest. When her classmates begin disappearing, she discovers the problem is related to a mysterious dwelling in the woods.

Clarkson will portray the headmistress, Bruckner the unlucky student.

David Ross wrote the script. Sean Furst and Bryan Furst produce.

Clarkson stars in UA's upcoming "Pieces of April" and Miramax Films' "The Station Agent." She will also be seen in Lars von Trier's "Dogville" for Lions Gate Films.

Bruckner starred in "Blue Car," which was released by Miramax Films. She also appeared in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Murder by Numbers."

McKee made his directorial debut with the horror pic "May," released this summer by Lions Gate.


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