If you’ve been waiting for a supernatural slayer story with a queer heartbeat, consider your prayers answered. The brand-new Red Band trailer for The Serpent’s Skin just dropped, and it’s a bloody, neon-soaked love letter to Buffy and Charmed.
Magic, Monsters, and Really Bad Breakups
This indie horror-romance comes from the mind of 21-year-old trans directing prodigy Alice Maio Mackay (T Blockers, Carnage for Christmas). Believe it or not, this is already her sixth feature film, proving she’s essentially the overachiever of the horror world.
The story centers on Anna. She’s a 20-something who flees her small, transphobic hometown for a fresh start in the city with her sister. But the city isn’t exactly quiet. Anna starts seeing a mysterious girl named Gen in her visions—and then she actually meets her.
The Catch: Gen has supernatural powers, and she and Anna are magically tethered. Unfortunately, the “getting to know you” phase is interrupted when Gen accidentally unleashes a demon inside Anna’s former fling, Danny. Now, a very hungry, very possessed ex is hunting down everyone in their circle. Talk about toxic relationships.
The Indie Dream Team
Mackay has assembled a powerhouse squad for this one. The film stars Alexandra McVicker (Vice Principals), Avalon Fast, and Jordan Dulieu, with Scott Major (Heartbreak High) lending some veteran weight.
The film was cut by Vera Drew, the visionary director of The People’s Joker. And get this, the score is by H6LLB6ND6ER (the musical arm of the legendary Adams filmmaking family).
Tour Dates: Catch the Venom
You can snag The Serpent’s Skin on Digital starting April 21, but for the full, visceral experience, Dark Star Pictures is hitting the road for these special screenings!
3/27 – 4/2 — Brooklyn, NY – Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn
As part of Fantastic Fest Presents showcase
** Opening night Q&A w/ Maio Mackay, McVicker, and Fast moderated by Jack Haven (I Saw the TV Glow)
3/28 — Catskill, NY – Community Theater
** Q&A with Maio Mackay moderated by Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw the TV Glow)
4/2 — San Francisco, CA — Roxie Theater
** Q&A with Maio Mackay moderated by Frameline Executive Director Allegra Madsen
4/3 – 4/9 — Los Angeles, CA – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DTL
** Opening night Q&A with Maio Mackay moderated by Misha Osherovich (Freaky, She’s the He)
4/4 — Los Angeles, CA – Vidiots
** Q&A with Maio Mackay and Vera Drew, moderated by comedian Roz Hernandez
4/10 – 4/16 — Austin, TX – Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
4/10 – 4/16 — Boston, MA – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Boston Seaport
4/10 – 4/16 — Chicago, IL – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Wrigleyville
4/10 – 4/16 — Dallas, TX – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Cedars
4/10 – 4/16 — Denton, TX – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Denton
4/10 – 4/16 — Denver, CO – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloan’s Lake
4/10 – 4/16 — New York, NY – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lower Manhattan
4/10 – 4/16 — Yonkers, NY – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Yonkers
4/10 – 4/16 — Raleigh, NC – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
4/10 – 4/16 — San Antonio, TX – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Park North
4/10 – 4/16 — San Francisco, CA – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema New Mission
4/10 – 4/16 — Santa Clara, CA – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Valley Fair
4/10 – 4/16 — Woodbury, MN – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Woodbury
4/10 – 4/16 — Naples, FL – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Naples
