Key Takeaways:
• Cuckoo, a horror film written and directed by Tilman Singer, is set to reach theaters on August 9th.
• Big-name stars like Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens, and Jessica Henwick are part of the film's ensemble cast.
• The story revolves around a terrifying bird-like creature that terrorizes a family in the German Alps.
• Dan Stevens is praised for his “brilliant and terrifying” performance in the film.
• The movie comes from the team that produced the 2018 hit, Luz.
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Hey there! Remember hearing about the horror flick Cuckoo two years ago? Well, buckle up because it's ready to hit theaters on August 9th. That's right! The much-awaited film by writer-director Tilman Singer is almost here, and we can't wait for you to see it!
Cuckoo is attracting a lot of attention mainly due to its ensemble cast. It stars some major names like Hunter Schafer from Euphoria, Dan Stevens from The Guest, and Jessica Henwick from Love and Monsters. We got a chance to sit down with these stars for a chat. What they shared about Cuckoo was pretty interesting. Curious? Check out the interview video linked above!
No less a movie guru than Tyler Nichols from JoBlo has already shown his thumb's up for the movie and rated it 8 out of 10. Read his wonderful review using the link provided.
On to the plot then. The film follows 17-year-old Gretchen, who moves to the German Alps with her father who has started a new family. Here, she encounters a bunch of weird happenings, leading to a discovery that involves her own family. Variety spoiled us with a little more. They revealed that the story unveils a horrifying bird-like monster on a terrifying mission, inspired by the lore of the cuckoo bird. How's that for a plot twist?
Dan Stevens' performance in the film deserves a special mention. He delivers what has been described as a “brilliant and terrifying” performance. In truth, we are biting our nails in anticipation!
Cuckoo isn't Singer's only tryst with horror. He delivered a supernatural horror flick in 2018 named Luz, a story about a young cab driver evading a possessed woman. Remember Jan Bluthardt from Tatort? He was in Luz too. Singer has also brought some of his Luz team back for Cuckoo like cinematographer Paul Faltz, composer Simon Waskow, and production designer Dario Mendez Acosta.
The movers and shakers backing the film financially include Neon, along with producers Markus Halberschmidt, Josh Rosenbaum, Maria Tsigka, Ken Kao, Thor Bradwell, Ben Rimmer. They are working in sync with Germany's Fiction Park and the States' Waypoint Entertainment. Also, on board are executive producers Tom Quinn, Jeff Deutchman, Emily Thomas, and Ryan Friscia for Neon. Additional funding has come from the Film und Medien Stiftung NRW, HessenFilm, and the German Federal Film Fund.
So, gear up to watch this nail-biting horror drama Cuckoo on the big screen! And yes, don't forget to share your thoughts on the interviews by dropping a comment. Enjoy the thrill!
