Summary
Abruptiois a newhorrormovie written and directed by Evan Marlowe, andScreen Ranthas a first look at the trailer and poster. The movie, told via puppets, is about a man who wakes up to find an explosive device has been implanted in his neck, only to be forced to carry out crimes in order to stay alive.Abruptiois produced by Kerry Marlowe and by Umbrelic Entertainment co-founders Thomas Zambeck and Brian Katz via Anchor Bay Entertainment.
Screen Rantis excited to debut the poster and trailer forAbruptio.The trailer reveals just how singular the vision for thishorror movieis, showcasing its unique visual style and setting the stage for a tension-filled experience. The poster offers a great look at the characters at the heart of the film and hints at the story—and concept—with the smart tagline, “Everyone’s A Puppet.” Take a look at both and get ready to watchAbruptioin theaters starting September 27.
Abruptio’s Cast Combines A Top-Tier Horror Pedigree With New & Surprising Choices
Abruptio’s cast is an exciting and surprising assembly of top-tier actors. Horror fans will no doubt be delighted to see Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund on the cast list as Mr. Salk, and visionary horror director Jordan Peele plays a character named Danny. WithEnglund retiring as Freddy Kruegerand Peele remaining rather selective in taking on projects as an actor, it’s a feat that Marlowe was able to get both actors on board forAbuptio.
Englund and Peele aren’t the only members of theAbruptiocast who have spent plenty of time in the realm of the spooky and gruesome. Les Hackel actor James Marsters enjoyed a long run asSpike onBuffy the Vampire Slayerwhich, while not technically horror, often nodded to the genre, and Hana Mae Lee, who plays Chelsea, is known in part for her roles in the horror comediesThe BabysitterandThe Babysitter: Killer Queen.They’re also joined byHouse of 1000 Corpses’Sid Haig, makingAbruptioone of the late horror legend’s final performances.
The most surprising addition to the cast, however, is Christopher McDonald as Police Chief Richter. McDonald turned in an iconic performance as Shooter McGavin in Adam Sandler’sHappy Gilmore, and has even teased the possibility of aHappy Gilmore 2.Abruptiomarks a unique entry in McDonald’s long list of credits, as the actor is not known for taking on horror projects. For fans of McDonald’s other work ready to check outAbruptio, the actor’s casting in the project is sure to be a welcome surprise.
