Carl Sandburg High School grad who co-wrote 'Knock at the Cabin' talks about experience

PALOS PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A Palos Park native co-wrote the movie that knocked "Avatar" out of the top spot at the box office.

M. Night Shyamalan's "Knock at the Cabin" is now playing in theatres.
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Steve Desmond is part of the reason for that.

He joined ABC7 Chicago live Wednesday morning from Los Angeles to talk more about it.

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Desmond graduated from Carl Sandburg High School in the south suburbs, and his family is still in the area.

The thriller is based on a book, and he said his efforts to turn it into a successful film have encouraged his pursuits in filmmaking.



Desmond said his Midwestern upbringing has stuck with him in California.