“The funny thing… I didn’t tell anyone.” Shout Studios has revealed an official trailer for Magpie, a neo-noir thriller from director Sam Yates, most known for theater in the UK. This initially premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival earlier this year, and is set for a theatrical release starting in late October this fall. This looks like it gets quite creepy. When Ben and Anette’s daughter Matilda is cast in a film alongside glamorous movie star Alicia, relationships are pushed to the brink. “A twisty, wicked thriller.” A couple find their lives turned upside-down when their daughter is cast alongside a controversial major star. Magpie stars Daisy Ridley, Shazad Latif, Matilda Lutz, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Hiba Ahmed, Cherrelle Skeete, and Alistair Petrie. This looks like a dark and nefarious thriller about what happens when jealousy and secrets overwhelm people. Described in reviews as an “engrossing” flick with a “slow-burn buildup.” Worth a look. // Continue Reading ›
