XYZ Films announced today that they have acquired The Mean One,

directed by Steven LaMorte. The film will be a hilarious slasher spoof starring the Grinch,

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and it will be a special Christmas present for horror enthusiasts.

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Dr. Seuss produced The Grinch in a 33-line illustrated poem in May 1955.

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Since then, he has appeared in a few short films and feature films,

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including the 2000 picture How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey.

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The film has become a Christmas classic that fans watch every year during the holiday season.

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