Get ready to scream! A brand new horror flick from the mind of André Øvredal, the director who brought us chilling tales like Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and The Last Voyage of the Demeter, is officially on its way. And Paramount just dropped some major details!
They've unveiled the title: Passenger. And mark your calendars, because Passenger is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 29th, promising a summer filled with thrills and chills. The cast is looking fantastic, too, starring Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and the Oscar-winning Melissa Leo. But here's where it gets controversial... plot details are being kept tightly under wraps. Honestly, does the mystery make you more or less excited to see it?
Walter Hamada, known for his work on numerous horror hits, is producing Passenger through his company 18Hz. Gary Dauberman, the creative force behind the Annabelle films and IT, is also producing with his Coin Operated banner. That's a powerhouse team dedicated to scaring us senseless!
To give you some context, Øvredal's previous film, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, offered a fresh, terrifying perspective on the classic Dracula legend, focusing on the ill-fated voyage that brought the vampire to England. And Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, produced by the master of monster movies himself, Guillermo Del Toro, brought those iconic childhood nightmares to life on the big screen. Passenger promises to continue Øvredal's trend of delivering intelligent and genuinely frightening horror. And this is the part most people miss... Øvredal isn't just about jump scares; he's about building atmosphere and dread.
Currently, Passenger has that May 29th release date all to itself, which is a pretty prime spot! However, it will be hitting theaters between some big releases: Disney and Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian & Grogu (May 22nd) and Masters of the Universe (June 5th). So, Passenger will need to be good to stand out.
But wait, there's more! Paramount and producer Hamada are also gearing up to release Primate on January 9th. This horror flick explores what happens when a pet chimpanzee situation goes horribly, horribly wrong. It sounds like a wild ride!
So, what do you think? Does the lack of plot details for Passenger intrigue you or make you hesitant? With such a talented team behind it, are you already planning your trip to the theater on May 29th? And what are your thoughts on the ethical implications of movies like Primate, which could be interpreted as exploiting the fear surrounding primates? Let us know in the comments below!
