A talented ensemble cast has been assembled for the upcoming tech-fused indie horror-thriller Near Death, which promises a chilling exploration of augmented reality gone wrong. Leading the charge is Alex MacNicoll, known for his role in NBC’s Brilliant Minds.
Joining MacNicoll in this terrifying tech experiment are Harrison Xu (Extremely Unique Dynamic), Ivan Leung (Extremely Unique Dynamic), Olivia Rose Prince (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), David A. Chang (The Accountant 2), Del Eswar (The Dresden Sun), and Paige Hapeman (Sit Down Stand Up). This diverse group of actors is set to face a reality-bending fight for their lives.
The film’s eerie premise centers around a withdrawn and somewhat isolated software engineer. Seeking to celebrate his birthday in a secluded mountain cabin, he gathers a group of his friends. However, this isn’t just a weekend getaway filled with cake and awkward singing. The engineer has an ulterior motive: to test out a cutting-edge augmented reality prototype that he’s been instrumental in developing.
Unfortunately, the test takes a decidedly dark and unexpected turn. When the AR prototype malfunctions, the group’s perception of reality begins to crumble. They are forced to question everything they see and experience as the night descends into a desperate and terrifying battle to stay alive, where the lines between the virtual and the real become dangerously blurred.
Near Death marks the feature directorial debut of Shaina Aidan, who also penned the screenplay. Producing this mind-bending thriller are Noel Do-Murakami (Extremely Unique Dynamic), David A. Chang, and Del Eswar (“The Apprentice”).
Alex MacNicoll is currently captivating audiences in NBC’s “Brilliant Minds.” He also has a recurring guest role in the Apple TV+ series “Bad Monkey.” His previous credits include the popular Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” Amazon’s series Transparent, and Heart of Champions.
Harrison Xu recently showcased his talents with his feature directorial debut, Extremely Unique Dynamic, in which he also starred, wrote, and produced. His television acting credits include appearances in well-known series such as “Shameless,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “9-1-1,” and “American Horror Stories.”
Ivan Leung also made his feature directorial debut with Extremely Unique Dynamic, which he starred in, wrote, and produced. His acting credits include “All American,” “Good Girls,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Superfly,” “Sex Lives of College Girls,” and the SAG-Award-nominated film “The Tender Bar.”
Olivia Rose Prince recently graced screens as Charlie Day’s sister in the hit comedy series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Her other credits include the award-nominated short film Never Getting Rid of Me, Bitch where she not only starred but also co-wrote and produced.
David A. Chang will soon appear in the highly anticipated The Accountant 2, which also stars Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, and Danielle Pineda.
Del Eswar recently served as co-executive producer on the award-nominated film The Apprentice. He is also set to appear in the upcoming film The Dresden Sun, with Christina Ricci and Mena Suvari.
With a compelling premise and a talented cast and crew, Near Death promises to be a chilling and thought-provoking indie horror-thriller that explores the terrifying potential of technology to blur the lines of reality. Keep an eye out for more news on this intriguing project!
