Key Takeaways:
– Writer and director Tilman Singer's new horror movie ‘Cuckoo' is set to be released in theaters on August 9th.
– The film stars Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens, Jessica Henwick, Marton Csókás, Greta Fernández, and Jan Bluthardt.
– Tilman Singer previously directed the successful supernatural horror film, Luz.
– The movie, financed by Neon, is co-produced by Germany's Fiction Park and the US's Waypoint Entertainment.
Tilman Singer's Cuckoo: What's This All About?
Heads up, horror movie fanatics! If you've been waiting eagerly for director Tilman Singer's newest horror flick, ‘Cuckoo', the wait is almost over! After two long years since production wrapped, the film is finally set to hit theaters on August 9th.
Starring in this much-anticipated movie are big names such as Hunter Schafer from Euphoria, Dan Stevens from The Guest, Jessica Henwick from Love and Monsters, and Marton Csókás from Freelance. Not to forget, Greta Fernández and Jan Bluthardt will also be part of this stellar cast.
Getting a Glimpse of Cuckoo
If you're curious to know more about ‘Cuckoo', you're in luck! An online clip has dropped offering an 80-second preview that promises a spine-chilling experience. The clip shows a horrifying sequence where Schafer's character encounters a terrifying incident while biking. Will this sneak peek be enough to make you decide if you want to watch the movie? Maybe yes, maybe no, but it's definitely exciting!
What's the Storyline?
If you're wondering about this movie's storyline, here's a brief rundown. The film revolves around 17-year-old Gretchen, who relocates to the German Alps with her dad, who forms a new family there. Upon arrival, they are welcomed by her father's boss, Mr. König. However, things start to feel a bit off when König shows an unexplainable interest in Gretchen's mute half-sister, Alma. Little does Gretchen know the nightmare that awaits her in this seemingly serene vacation paradise.
In a plot twist revealed by Variety, Gretchen faces off against a creepy bird-like creature seeking to lay its evil spawn within women. Inspired by the lore of the cuckoo bird, known to lay their eggs in other species' nests, the film offers some spine-chilling moments.
The Cuckoo Team
Taking a look at the people behind ‘Cuckoo', we see Singer's second feature after his 2018 supernatural horror film ‘Luz'. He's backed up by some familiar faces including Jan Bluthardt, cinematographer Paul Faltz, composer Simon Waskow, and production designer Dario Mendez Acosta, all of whom were part of Luz. Such a stellar team only adds to the high anticipation for ‘Cuckoo'.
Neon financed the film, and a variety of producers from both Germany's Fiction Park and the United States' Waypoint Entertainment made the project possible. The film also drew additional funding from the Film und Medien Stiftung NRW, HessenFilm, and the German Federal Film Fund.
Wrapping Up
There's no doubt that ‘Cuckoo' promises a thrilling and terrifying cinematic experience. Will this movie captivate the horror film audience? Will Gretchen be able to confront the bird-like creature? We'll know all upon the film's release on August 9th! We urge all horror film lovers to mark their calendars and rush to their nearest theaters to unravel the mystery. Until then, you can check out the exclusive clip online that teases into ‘Cuckoo. Trust us; it's going to be a roller coaster ride of thrill and horror!
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And remember, keep loving horror movies, and always stay tuned for more updates. Until next time, keep the lights on!
