Get Freaky this January! The hit body-swap horror from Blumhouse is headed towards its home release!
From the twisted mind of writer-director Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, the Paranormal Activity franchise), comes a horror-comedy about a killer, a high school senior, and the brutal truth about surviving high school.
In the film, “Seventeen-year-old Millie Kessler (Kathryn Newton, Blockers, HBO’s Big Little Lies) is just trying to survive the bloodthirsty halls of Blissfield High and the cruelty of the popular crowd. But when she becomes the newest target of “The Butcher” (Vince Vaughn), her town’s infamous serial killer, her senior year becomes the least of her worries.
“When The Butcher’s mystical ancient dagger causes him and Millie to wake up in each other’s bodies, Millie learns that she has just 24 hours to get her body back before the switch becomes permanent and she’s trapped in the form of a middle-aged maniac forever.”
Celeste O’Connor Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Misha Osherovich, The Goldfinch), and Uriah Shelton, also star along with Alan Ruck (HBO’s Succession), Katie Finneran (TV’s Why Women Kill), and Dana Drori (Hulu’s High Fidelity).
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, the Paranormal Activity franchise) directed and co-wrote the horror-comedy with Michael Kennedy (Fox’s Bordertown). Jason Blum (Halloween, The Invisible Man) produces along with Blumhouse Productions in association with Divide/Conquer. Couper Samuelson and Jeanette Volturno executive produce.
The Killer Switch Edition continues the fun and scares with exclusive bonus content including deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, and a feature commentary with co-writer/director Christopher Landon.
“Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, Freaky slashes its way onto Digital on January 26, 2021, followed by its release on Blu-ray and DVD on February 9, 2021, from Universal Pictures.
BONUS FEATURES on BLU-RAYTM, DVD, and Digital:
- Deleted Scenes
- The Butcher Lends a Hand
- Charlene Hears a Rumor
- Late for the Party
- Split Personalities: Millie vs. The Butcher – Two opposing characters. One killer chemistry! Go behind-the-scenes to see how Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton worked together to bring these two very different characters to life and how they created distinct personal traits for both. This piece will focus on the magnetism between Vaughn and Newton, and how that chemistry raised the stakes for two characters stuck in such a strange situation.
- Crafting the Kills – This feature will take viewers into the “Wood Shop” set to see how all of the various elements and departments come together to create an extraordinary kill that fans will talk about for years to come. We will also discuss the inspiration behind this bilateral bisection, what makes it both fun and horrifying, and how it is different from anything else you have seen in other horror films.
- Christopher Landon’s Brand of Horror – Blending horror and comedy is a difficult task that not many can achieve, but Christopher Landon has proven time and time again that he is uniquely skilled at it. FREAKY is no different. Learn how Christopher’s vision brought new energy to the concept and elevated the story, all while creating a fun and proficient working environment. This behind-the-scenes look at how he weaves humor and gore together will give fans an intimate understanding of why a Christopher Landon film is a genre of its own.
- Final Girl Reframed – The concept of a “Final Girl” is nothing new in the horror genre. However, Millie isn’t your typical Final Girl. We take a closer look at all the ways FREAKY takes your genre expectations and smashes them.
- Feature Commentary with Co-writer/Director Christopher Landon
