Nicole Kidman has joined the cast of Osgood Perkins' horror-thriller 'The Young People,' currently filming in Vancouver, which follows a story about school friends and suspicious behavior. The film features an ensemble cast and is set for U.S. theatrical release by Neon, marking a collaboration between Neon and Perkins following their successful previous projects.
The first trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's horror thriller "Trap" introduces Josh Hartnett as a loving father caught in a nightmarish situation when he takes his daughter to a concert, only to discover that it's a trap set to catch a serial killer. The film, funded by Shyamalan himself, features a talented cast including Hayley Mills and marks Shyamalan's first collaboration with Warner Bros. since "Lady in the Water." "Trap" is set to hit theaters on August 9, and fans are eager to see Hartnett in a horror-adjacent role for the first time since "Penny Dreadful."
Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions have confirmed a sequel to the horror-thriller film "Five Nights at Freddy’s," based on the popular video game, set to release in fall 2025. The first film was a box office success despite poor reviews, and the sequel's details, including plot and cast, have not been revealed. The original star, Josh Hutcherson, has expressed excitement about returning for the sequel, and the success of the first film has exceeded expectations.
Sony's horror-thriller "Insidious: The Red Door" has exceeded expectations, earning $15.2 million on its opening day and projected to make $31 million over the weekend, surpassing "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" in its second weekend. Despite poor reviews and a C+ CinemaScore, the low-budget film is expected to be profitable soon. "Sound of Freedom" is projected to come in third at the box office, while the R-rated comedy "Joy Ride" is expected to have a soft opening.
The trailer for the horror-thriller Run Rabbit Run features Sarah Snook as a single mother whose daughter starts taking on the traits of her missing sister. The film was acquired at Sundance and will premiere on Netflix on June 28.
Jordan Peele will release two movies in 2024, an untitled horror thriller on Sept. 27 from his production company, Monkeypaw Productions, and a fourth movie on Christmas Day that he will direct. No details have been provided about the third film. Peele's previous films include Get Out and Us. The Sept. 27 release date was previously reserved for an animated event film by Universal.
Swarm, a new horror thriller series created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers, premieres on Amazon Prime Video this Friday. The show follows Dre, a super fan of a pop idol named Ni’Jah, who goes on a cross-country killing spree after tragedy strikes. Dominique Fishback delivers a stunning lead performance as Dre, with the show's unsettlingly surreal tone and dark humor reminiscent of Glover's previous work on Atlanta. While the series can be repetitive at times, Fishback's performance and the show's vivid atmosphere make it a must-watch.