Lionsgate Releases Teaser Trailer for Horror Feature Antebellum

A new horror movie titled Antebellum is on the way from Lionsgate and the company finally began to build some buzz today by releasing the first official teaser trailer. The film comes from producers Ray Mansfield and Sean McKittrick, who between them have worked on the production side of both Get Out and Us from Jordan Peele.

The story follows a successful author named Veronica Henley who finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late. Starring is Janelle Monáe, Marque Richardson II, Eric Lange, Jack Huston, Kiersey Clemons, Tongayi Chirisa, Gabourey Sidibe, Rob Aramayo, Lily Cowles, and Jena Malone.

Antebellum is directed by newcomer filmmaking duo Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, who have previously worked together on a number of shorts as well as a documentary. Developed by QC Entertainment, Lionsgate will be releasing the film on April 24th, 2020.

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