A24 Releases ‘Opus’ Trailer: Starring Ayo Edebiri; John Malkovich In New Horror Movie

Known for her incredible performance in FX’s The Bear, Ayo Edebiri is set to star in A24’s new horror movie Opus where she plays the character Ariel who’s a writer. Edebiri co-stars alongside Mr. Blake At Your Service actor John Malkovich. Malkovich on his part will play Moretti a pop star who happens to be a recluse.

Opus is an upcoming horror movie that is directed by Trapeze, USA director Mark Anthony Green in his feature film directorial debut. According to the movie synopsis:

“A young writer (Ayo Edebiri) is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star (John Malkovich) who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star’s cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.”

A Tidbit Of What Opus Trailer Teased

If you’re a fan of creepy, weird horror movies then by all means this movie is for you. The trailer kicked off with Ariel in her office desk repeatedly flipping a pen in her hand, and a voice over of her saying “There’s a rumor flying that Moretti is back. Like, Moretti Moretti?” The next scene featured the back of a musician performing on a stage. And like every breaking news, articles were splashed one after another atop the back of the musician as a male voice announced, “After 30 years outside the public eye, Pop Icon Moretti returns for an exclusive listening experience.”

You can watch the rest below.

https://youtu.be/5owo-kbx8X0?si=H8BQJhVCi_E_kK0r

Sundance Film Festival described the movie as “bold, fun, and flashy pop-horror” and features “eye-catching, synthy musical numbers.” The description further reads:

“Opus offers an electric, clever indictment of the literal cult of celebrity, presenting characters and dangers within a symphonic ambiance — giving way to a foreboding ease through which power is generated and embedded within pop culture.” — Cameron Asharian—

On Casts, Producers, Release Date Etc.

Besides Edebiri, and Malkovich, Opus boasts of powerful casts like Amber Midthunder (played the character Naru in Prey), Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus), Juliette Lewis (Yellowjackets), Stephanie Suganami (Power Book II: Ghost), Young Mazino (Beef), Tatanka Means (Killers of the Flower Moon), and Tony Hale (Arrested Development).

Opus was produced by Collin Creighton, Brad Weston, Poppy Hanks, Jelani Johnson, and Josh Bachove. As for the songs featured in the film, The-Dream and Nile Rodgers— who also served as executive producers alongside Charles D. King and Sara Newkirk —created original songs for it.

Opus will premiere in the Midnight section of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2025. It will then be released in United States theaters on March 14, 2025, from A24.

SOURCE: Coming Soon