Horror icons Stephen King and Mick Garris have both praised Shudder’s latest original horror feature, The Cycle. Directed by Jordan Downey (The Head Hunter and V/H/S/Beyond), the film has real potential. King publicly raved that The Cycle merges The Thing’s claustrophobic dread with the psychological intensity of The Silence of the Lambs. Garris echoed that praise, calling it an over-the-top, unrelenting celebration of practical special effects that horror purists will admire.
A Dark Supernatural Mystery and an Unsettling Premise
The story centers on a deeply disturbing discovery that plunges its protagonist into a waking nightmare. Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood) stars as a daughter, shocked when law enforcement discovers a body at the site of a gruesome crime. It’s revealed that it is her father who vanished three decades prior. The discovery forces her to confront and unravel the deeply sinister secrets of his hidden past. This unleashes a terrifying supernatural ordeal.
A Stellar Cast, Creative Team, and Exclusive Fall Release
Jeffrey Donovan also stars. He’s recognizable for his prominent roles in Burn Notice and Villains. Director Jordan Downey also co-wrote the screenplay with longtime creative collaborator Kevin Stewart. The team previously crafted the acclaimed indie horror hit The Head Hunter.
The Trailer
The trailer reveals that Woll’s character, Meg, works at a body farm and is a forensic expert. It features some intense, gore-filled special effects, mystery, and horror. However, it also teases that the villain may not be human.
Out Today
Audiences eager to experience this haunting descent into practical-effects-driven horror don’t have to wait. The Cycle premieres today exclusively on Shudder on October 23. So grab some popcorn and invite a friend; you won’t want to watch this alone.
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