Popular director Guillermo del Toro is reported to be in negotiations to produce the horror film Mama for Universal Pictures.

The English-language script is being written by Andy and Barbara Muschietti based on their acclaimed Spanish-language short. Andy is set to direct; Barbara will produce. They are currently working on their script.

While plot details are being kept under wraps, it will follow two girls who are on the run from a ghostly woman who appears to be their mother.