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A24 has unveiled another trailer for their upcoming horror film The Front Room, which explores the tense relationship between a Black-American woman and her mother-in-law. Directed by Max and Sam Eggers, the film stars Brandy Norwood and Andrew Burnap as Belinda and Norman, a young married couple who reluctantly agree to let Norman’s mother, Solange (Kathryn Hunter), move in with them in exchange for an alluring inheritance.
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“She thinks that the Holy Spirit possesses her and gives her powers,” Norman warns his wife, cautioning against allowing his deeply religious mother into their home. Once Solange arrives, a dark and unsettling battle unfolds between the old woman and her daughter-in-law, with the tension mounting as supernatural and psychological elements come into play. Kathryn Hunter’s introductory scene as a completely black-clad woman instantly looked reminiscent of the Bene Gesserit from the Dune films— you know, the creepy, powerful religious sisterhood that exerts its influence over rulers.
Less than two minutes long, the trailer for The Front Room hints at a dark horror comedy, while its more intense moments echo the unsettling atmosphere of Jordan Peele’s hit horror film Get Out. The combination of humor and horror suggests a film that will keep audiences on edge while also delivering sharp social commentary.
The Front Room is set to hit theaters on September 6. Watch the trailer on YouTube.
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