The actor from Stranger Things, Joseph Quinn, will take on the lead role in the new horror film Relapse
, which will be directed by the author of American Psycho
.
Joseph Quinn has become an integral part of Hollywood. He established himself as a fan favorite with his impressive performance as Eddie Munson in the fourth season of Stranger Things
and celebrated his breakthrough.
The fact that Joseph Quinn is taking on the lead role raises expectations even further. His previous performances, particularly in Stranger Things
, have shown that he is a talented actor capable of convincingly bringing complex characters to life.
What is the film Relapse about? According to Variety, the film is about Matt Cullen (played by Joseph Quinn), a young man who checks into a rehabilitation clinic after a traumatic experience at a drug-fueled party.
Matt, driven by his unstable personality and the overwhelming influence of social media, experiences increasing paranoia that disrupts his rehabilitation program. As he begins using drugs again, he is surrounded by a mysterious presence, and a monster from his youth reveals itself to him once more. His therapist tries to help and is convinced that the monster exists only in Matt’s mind.
Bret Easton Ellis’ first film as the author of American Psycho
Relapse will be Bret Easton Ellis’ first film as a director. He is a well-known author in the U.S. with a cult status, who has successfully adapted three of his books for the big screen – including the scandalous novel American Psycho
and Less Than Zero
.
American Psycho is his most famous and at the same time his most controversial work. His books are written in a dry-satirical style, and he describes sadistic acts of violence and sexual crimes in minute detail, leading to controversial discussions.
In many countries, the novel was banned, including for 6 years in Germany. It wasn’t until a lawsuit that the book hit the shelves in 2001. In 2000, the novel was adapted into a film by director Mary Harron, starring Christian Bale.
For him, it was clear that he would start his directorial debut with a horror film. He writes:
I grew up with the legendary horror films of the 1970s. I wrote ‘Lunar Park’, a horror novel, as a tribute to Stephen King. It seems appropriate that my first feature film would be a horror film. ‘Relapse’ has a simplicity that seems to be the perfect form for my directing debut: something direct and impactful.
Bret Easton Ellis via Variety
Bret Easton Ellis describes Relapse
as a personal film that includes his characteristic themes of sex, drugs, and paranoia. He emphasizes that it is a monster movie set in the upscale environment of Los Angeles and focuses on his typical characters – young, attractive, and wealthy people.
Ramy Nahas from SND praises the film for its combination of the horror genre with Ellis’ unique perspective, emphasizing the importance of the captivating script and the rising star actor. Nicolas Rolland, who produces the film at SND, explains that Relapse
will have a palpable presence, comparable to well-known films like The Thing
, Pans Labyrinth
, The Host
, or Alien
.
Currently, there is no release date for the film, nor any information about whether the horror film will be released in theaters or on streaming platforms.
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