Nessie Horror Flick On The Way?

Philadelphia author Steve Alten's seventh novel, The Loch, is set to be made into a horror movie by David Foster, producer of films including The Mask of Zorro, according to an announcement on the writer's official website.

The film is planned to be produced by Foster and his colleague Ryan E Heppe, in conjunction with Alten's long-time literary managers, Atchity Entertainment International (AEI).

Foster, who said he could not put Alten's book down, was chosen because of his long-time fascination with the Loch Ness Monster.

Alten stated: "The manuscript is finished, and those who've read it believe it to be the quintessential Loch Ness Monster story, heavily researched, backed by real science, wrapped around a page-turning plot."

Alten's first best-selling novel, Meg, about a 65ft prehistoric shark prowling the modern day seas, sold more than one million copies worldwide and The Loch is expected to hit book stores early next year.

Source: Ananova