When it comes to fresh names in thehorrorindustry, none have quite left their personal touch, like writer-directorChristopher Landon. The filmmaker started out in theParanormal Activityfranchise before branching off in the genre space doing critically acclaimed slashers like 2017’sHappy Death Dayand 2020’sFreaky. Now, in the heart of the spooky season, Landon has revealed the release date for his next horror thriller,Drop.
Dropwill be hitting theaters on July 28, 2025. Alongside the new scary date, theBlumhouseand Universal production also debuted the first poster for the film, featuring an extreme close-up ofMeghann Fahy(The White Lotus)aka Violet’s face peering away from her phone in fear. Above her is the nostalgic tagline, “Everyone’s A Suspect.” Where have horror fans heard that one before? The official plot synopsis is as follows:
“Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy, breakout star of White Lotus and The Perfect Couple, plays Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, who arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry (It Ends with Us’ Brandon Sklenar) is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.
She is instructed to tell nobody and follow instructions or the hooded figure she sees on her home security cameras will kill Violet’s young son and babysitting sister. Violet must do exactly as directed or everyone she loves will die. Her unseen tormentor’s final directive? Kill Henry.”
Christopher Landon Has Found His Horror Groove
The premise sounds like it blendsWes Craven’sScreamfranchise with the horrifying world of online dating and home invasion movies likeThe Strangers. Landon hasn’t been shy about expressing his love forScreamin the past —he almost directedScream 7after all. Both his belovedHappy Death Dayfilms andFreakyhave had an interesting twist onScream’s maskedkiller formulawhile keeping with that franchise’s horror comedy roots. Landon, like Craven before him, hasmastered that sub-genre’s often heightened antics.
Dropinvolves another masked killer. However, at least from the premise, this sounds like it might be the director’s most serious film to date. That being said,trying to balance a first date with trying to save your kids from a killer may very well offer a handful of comedic moments. There may be some romance as well in this particular nightmare. However, one thing is for sure, given Landon’s track record withHappy Death Dayhaving a 70%andFreakyhaving an 83% fresh critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, horror fans will be in for a real genre treat withDrop.
Where Can You Stream Christopher Landon’s Work?
Given that we’re just six months away fromDrop’s release, horror fans should be gearing up for its first trailer soon. Alongside Fahy andBrandon Sklenar, the film also starsViolett Beane,Jacob Robinson,Reed Diamond,Gabrielle Ryan,Jeffery Self,Ed WeeksandTravis Nelson. While we wait forDropto turn the dating scene blood-soaked, you can stream bothHappy Death Dayfilms andFreakyonPeacock.
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