The psychological horror feature Pendulum, Mark Heyman’s (Black Swan) directorial debut, has just dropped its first trailer ahead of its 2027 release. The trailer teases a dark tale filled with desperation and heartbreak.
Star-Studded Cast Navigates a New-Age Nightmare
The upcoming feature boasts a powerhouse ensemble cast. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor lead the story as Patrick and Abigail, a married couple. Legendary actress Jacki Weaver and genre favorite Norman Reedus also join the high-stakes narrative. Acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky produces the project through his Protozoa Pictures banner.
Healing Turns to Paranoia in New Mexico
The story follows Patrick and Abigail as they travel to a secluded New Mexico new-age retreat. Desperate for healing following a tragic personal event, Patrick remains willing to do anything for his wife. However, he quickly grows suspicious of the retreat’s enigmatic leader. Meanwhile, Abigail falls deeply under the leader’s hypnotic spell. Consequently, escalating paranoia forces the couple to confront whether the group’s spiritual practices offer real redemption or mask a terrifying, consuming truth.
A Personal Vision Hits Theaters on New Year’s Day
Heyman drew on surreal personal experiences and local family lore from his upbringing in New Mexico to craft the script. Filming on location heightened the eerie atmosphere and complemented the lead cast’s intense performances. Vertical distribution executives praised the feature as an impressive, terrifying debut designed to kick off the new year with a psychological thriller. Watch the Pendulum trailer below, and see it in theaters on January 1, 2027.
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