Netflix has released a new trailer today for its upcoming new horror movie Velvet Buzzsaw which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Toni Collette, Zawe Ashton, Tom Sturridge, Natalia Dyer, Daveed Diggs, Billy Magnussen, and John Malkovich. Check out the two-minute trailer below to learn more about what you can expect from the storyline, characters in the new mind-bending film written and directed by Dan Gilroy.
The Plot and Setting
“Set in the shallow, vapid world of L.A.’s contemporary art scene, where big money artists and mega-collectors pay a high price when art collides with commerce, the film revolves around a series of paintings found in a dead hermit’s apartment.
Stunned by how surrealistic the paintings are, local art gallery owner Morf Vandewalt and his assistant Rhodora Haze put the artwork up for display to the public. The paintings, however, turn out to be cursed with the supernatural ability to come to life and soon those who buy them begin to be consumed by the deranged entity possessing the morbid pictures.”
Characters and Performances
Jake Gyllenhaal takes on the role of Morf Vandewalt, a charismatic yet deeply flawed art critic whose life takes a dark turn upon encountering the cursed paintings. Rene Russo plays Rhodora Haze, a shrewd gallery owner with a keen eye for profit, who becomes entangled in the supernatural chaos. The film also features Toni Collette as Gretchen, an art curator whose ambition leads her into dangerous territory, and Zawe Ashton as Josephina, an ambitious assistant who discovers the paintings.
The ensemble cast brings a rich diversity of characters to life, each contributing to the film’s eerie atmosphere. Natalia Dyer, known for her role in Stranger Things, plays Coco, a young and naive gallery employee who gets caught up in the horror. Daveed Diggs portrays Damrish, an emerging artist whose career is jeopardized by the cursed art. Billy Magnussen and John Malkovich round out the cast, adding depth and intrigue to the narrative.
The film delves into themes of greed, ambition, and the often-blurred line between art and commerce. It critiques the superficiality of the art world, where the value of art is often dictated by market forces rather than artistic merit. The cursed paintings serve as a metaphor for the destructive power of unchecked ambition and the moral compromises individuals make in the pursuit of success.
After premiering at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival on January 27th 2019, Velvet Buzzsaw will be showing on the Netflix streaming service in a few weeks time on February 1st, 2019.
The film’s unique blend of horror and satire has generated significant buzz, with early reviews praising its bold storytelling and striking visuals. Dan Gilroy, known for his work on Nightcrawler, brings his signature style to Velvet Buzzsaw, creating a film that is both thought-provoking and terrifying.
Whether you’re a fan of horror, art, or simply looking for a gripping story, Velvet Buzzsaw promises to deliver a thrilling cinematic experience. Don’t miss it when it hits Netflix on February 1st, 2019.
Source: Netflix
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