Fans of scary movies just got a massive surprise with the release of the very first official trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs. The upcoming film puts superstar Scarlett Johansson right in the middle of a terrifying supernatural investigation. Following its big reveal during recent fan events in New York, the footage promises to take the classic demonic franchise in a much darker and deeply personal direction.
A police officer investigates a wave of demonic serial murders
The new footage shows Scarlett Johansson playing a local police officer trying to solve a series of very disturbing crimes. She begins looking into a fresh wave of murders that seem connected to a satanic serial killer who was already executed. As she digs deeper into the case, she starts to realize that the evil force behind the original killings might have survived the execution.
She soon finds herself completely out of her depth. The officer is forced to confront actual supernatural forces that go far beyond anything she learned in police training. The movie uses these scary elements to explore heavy themes like grief and personal trauma.
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Check out these key facts about the upcoming horror movie
Director Mike Flanagan is stepping away from his usual ghost stories to put his own creepy spin on this famous property. Known for popular television projects like Midnight Mass, he brings several of his favorite actors along for the ride.
Here are the main details to know before you watch:
- Genre: Supernatural and religious horror
- Release date: The film hits theaters on March 12, 2027.
- Director: Mike Flanagan wrote and directed the project.
- Key stars: Scarlett Johansson leads a cast that includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sasha Calle, Jacobi Jupe, and Carla Gugino.
Instead of relying on cheap jump scares, this new chapter looks ready to get under your skin by blending a real crime story with classic demonic dread. Horror fans have a long wait until next spring, but this intense early look suggests the movie will deliver genuine chills.
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