Singer and actress Halsey co-wrote and will star in the upcoming horror film Replacer, directed by Avan Jogia. Jogia is also behind Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.
A Starlit Ensemble Cast
Deadline has just reported that Carrie-Anne Moss will also star in the movie. Karl Glusman joins her alongside Juliette Gariépy, Antoine Olivier Pilon, and Landon Liboiron—Nhi Do, Gabriel Carter, and Audrey Roger round out the cast. The announcement came after production wrapped in Montreal.
German producer and composer Alex Ridha scored the film.
A Deep Dive Into Montreal Subculture
Described as a psychosexual horror movie, the story centers around a troubled DJ named Proxy. Stranded in Montreal, Proxy meets an alluring artist and his unique circle of friends. Together, they run a secret underground radio station.
However, the station’s broadcast suddenly warps under a mysterious signal. This bizarre signal originates deep beneath the city’s subway system. The plot then spirals into an intense, unsettling mystery.
Praise From Genre Icons
Executive producer Lilly Wachowski praised the script as a surreal hyper-dive into genre blending. She also noted that the story meshes horror, thriller, and comedy elements. The narrative also highlights the grit of the Montreal subculture. Wachowski added that Jogia drew heavy inspiration from classic directors like David Cronenberg and John Carpenter. Likewise, Avan Jogia described the film as bright, electric club horror with a vulnerable romantic story.
“Avan and Halsey’s script is a surreal hyper-dive into a twitchy, conspiratorial genre mashing snarl of horror/thriller/comedy, set against the grit and grime of a rarely glimpsed Montreal subculture.” Wachowski added, “This thing is packed! I have the sense that Avan’s eyeballs have gulped down a steady diet of the films I grew up on – David Cronenberg, Alex Cox, Tony Scott, John Carpenter.”
“Replacer is a bright and electric club horror mashed together with a vulnerable romantic story about belonging and community. Come together. Leave as one.” Jogia stated.
We’ll keep you posted as more details surface surrounding Replacer. In the meantime, you can catch Carrie-Anne Moss in the new horror series ‘Yaga,” available now on AMC+. The series is a modern take on the legend of Baba Yaga. Watch the trailer below.
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