Surrender completely, the new poster for Pendulum commands.
The feature directorial debut of Black Swan screenwriter Mark Heyman, who directs from his own script, will release in theaters from Vertical on January 1, 2027.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception), Phoebe Dynevor (Remain, Thrash), Jacki Weaver (Bird Box), Jena Malone (Love Lies Bleeding, The Neon Demon), and Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”) star in the upcoming horror film
In Pendulum, married couple Patrick (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Abigail (Phoebe Dynevor) journey to a new-age retreat in New Mexico, drawn by the possibility of healing after a traumatic event. Patrick is willing to do anything to help his wife, but becomes distrustful of the retreat’s enigmatic leader (Jacki Weaver) even as Abigail falls under her spell.
As paranoia builds, the couple must determine if the group’s spiritual practices offer genuine healing – or mask a terrifying truth that threatens to consume them both.
The poster below is as eye-catching and enigmatic as the teaser; whatever is happening at this new-age retreat isn’t good, though.
Darren Aronofsky produces through his label Protozoa Pictures.
“This movie is deeply personal and inspired by my family lore,” writer and director Mark Heyman said in a statement. “Shooting it in New Mexico, where I grew up and the real events took place, elevated every scene and made it all the more surreal. Add to that a cast firing on all cylinders, and you have a horror movie I’m immensely proud of and excited to unleash on audiences come the new year. What better way to ring in 2027 than with a freaky head trip?”
“Featuring incredible performances by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor, Pendulum is an impressive, terrifying debut from acclaimed screenwriter Mark Heyman,” adds Vertical’s Peter Jarowey. “We are proud to be partnering with producers Darren, Jacob, and Dave, and are looking forward to ringing in 2027 by scaring the hell out of audiences.”
