Based on artist David Ellis’ Twitter thread, the trailer for the 2023 thriller “Dear David” is intriguingly odd! Directed by John McPhail, the movie stars Augustus Prew as the titular David, an artist working with BuzzFeed, who becomes a target of persistent trolling on Twitter. While the first few seconds of the teaser are light and comedic in tone, the plot takes a sudden turn, transforming into a horror story.
“Engaging with trolls is the worst possible use of your energy,” warns David’s colleague (played by Andrea Bang). However, David disregards the advice and soon finds himself suffering from sleep paralysis and becoming convinced that he is being haunted by a malevolent ghost with the intent to kill him. The question arises: is David losing touch with reality, or is there something far more insidious happening around him?
The trailer presents a wild mix of elements, with some parts resembling a horror comedy while others contribute to the seriousness of the thriller. As audiences, we can only discover what director John McPhail has in store for us on October 13th—the film’s release date.
