Pakistan, April 17 -- The classic story of Aladdin is being reimagined as a dark horror film titled Aladdin: The Monkey's Paw, turning the magical world of wishes into something far more sinister.

This new adaptation gives the familiar tale a modern, supernatural edge and it's nothing like the version you grew up with.

According to Deadline, the film is being directed by Bradley Stryker, known for Terrifier 3, who will also star in the lead role. The project is a collaboration between Empire Studios, Every Entertainment and 8th Law Pictures. In this version, Aladdin is a young man living in modern-day London. He inherits a mysterious monkey's paw an ancient object believed to grant wishes. But instead of happiness, each wish brings a ho...