Acclaimed actress Aisling Franciosi dives back into the chilling world of horror with Stopmotion, the haunting new film from writer-director Robert Morgan. The newly released trailer offers a glimpse into the unsettling depths of this pupaphobia-inducing experience.
A Puppeteer’s Descent into Darkness:
Franciosi plays Ella Blake, a stop-motion animator grappling with grief and mental turmoil after the death of her controlling mother. Seeking solace in her art, she embarks on a dark new project, crafting grotesque puppets for a macabre animation. As the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, Ella’s creations come to life in terrifying ways, fueled by her own fractured psyche.
A Fusion of Talent:
Joining Franciosi are Stella Gonet and Tom York. Franciosi’s ability to embody complex, emotionally charged characters, showcased in films like The Nightingale and the new twist on Dracula, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, ensures a captivating performance.
The Trailer:
The Stopmotion trailer teases a chilling and unnerving tale. With a blend of stop-motion animation and psychological horror it creates a new and thrilling experience for genre fans. Prepare to be captivated by Stopmotion, a chilling tale of artistic obsession, grief, and the terrifying consequences of unleashing the darkness within. Luckily, you don’t have to wait long to see it. It opens in theaters on February 23, 2024, from IFC Films. Beginning on March 15, Stopmotion will be available wherever you rent movies.
