Snoop Dogg to Star in Eli Roth’s ‘Don’t Go in That House, Bitch!’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Snoop Dogg is set to step in front of the camera for the upcoming horror film "Don't Go in That House, Bitch!," moving beyond his previously announced roles as a producer and soundtrack contributor. Director Eli Roth confirmed the casting, revealing the rapper's long-held ambition to launch 'Death Row Films' as a movie studio. "We're creating the ultimate haunted house movie, a insane blend of classics like 'Friday the 13th' and the Japanese cult film 'Hausu'," Roth explained. "The title says it all, and now Snoop is going to star in it."

Roth, who generated buzz with a fake trailer last August, completed the script during the holiday season. He describes the film's premise as a direct response to audience frustration with horror movie tropes. "It's about people who just won't listen—they keep going into the house despite every warning," Roth said. "The characters embody that Greek chorus we all become, yelling 'Don't do it! Turn around!' at the screen." While no other cast members are attached yet, production is slated to begin in June, pending approval for a California film tax credit to facilitate a local shoot.

This project deepens the creative partnership between Roth and the iconic rapper, whose career spans decades since his breakout on Dr. Dre's 1992 album "The Chronic." Their collaboration extends to Roth's other film, "Ice Cream Man," for which Snoop Dogg has composed original score music—a departure from his hip-hop roots—and written a potential end-credits song. This follows their earlier work together on Snoop's 2012 "La La La" music video, which Roth directed.

In related news, Roth provided an update on the sequel to his 2023 slasher hit "Thanksgiving," noting a production delay due to scheduling conflicts with its young stars. Lead actress Addison Rae, a social media personality turned singer and actress, is currently on a concert tour, while co-star Milo Manheim has committed to a leading role in Disney's live-action "Tangled" adaptation. "Everyone is eager to return," Roth stated, emphasizing that the project is ready to proceed once schedules align. Industry analysts suggest such delays are common for franchises reliant on emerging talent, but rarely dampen fan anticipation for established horror properties.