Prepare to be plunged into a sun-baked, morally ambiguous nightmare with the first trailer for Joshua Erkman‘s feature film directorial debut, A Desert. This neo-noir horror thriller promises a hallucinatory journey through the dark heart of the American Southwest.
A Chilling Film
A Desert throws us into the world of a photographer, desperate to recapture the artistic spark and success of his past. He embarks on a road trip across the desolate landscapes of the Southwest, hoping to reignite his creative flame. However, his quest for artistic redemption spirals into the chaos of the region’s shadowy underbelly. He unwittingly drags his wife and a morally bankrupt private detective into this dangerous world.
A Fantastic Cast
The film boasts a compelling cast, including David Yow, known for his roles in The Toxic Avenger and Dinner in America. Kai Lennox from Green Room joins him. Sarah Lind of A Wounded Fawn, Zachary Ray Sherman, Ashley B. Smith, Rob Zabrecky, and S.A. Griffin round out the cast.
A New Trailer
The newly released trailer provides a visceral introduction to Erkman’s unique vision. It’s a moody, atmospheric glimpse into a world where the lines between reality and nightmare blur. The trailer gives you a taste of the film’s stunning visuals, displaying the desert landscape’s conflicting beauty and unsettling isolation. However, it also hints at the morally complex characters and the unpredictable narrative that awaits viewers.
A Desert delves into the darker aspects of the human psyche. It’s a film that explores themes of desperation, obsession, and the nature of ambition.
The film’s poster, accompanying the trailer, further emphasizes the film’s intense and unsettling tone. It visually represents the film’s blend of noir and horror, promising a cinematic experience that will linger long after the credits roll.
Coming this May
A Desert is a must-see if you’re looking for a film that challenges genre conventions and delivers a truly unique cinematic experience when it opens in select theaters on May 2, 2025.
