The Recallwriter and director duoReggie Keyohara IIIandMauro Borrelli, respectively, have reunited on an all-new thriller titledMindcage. The film stars Academy Award-nomineeJohn MalkovichoppositeMartin Lawrencein a tense crime thriller that evokes the feel of those early to mid-90s gems likeSilence of the LambsandSe7en. Ahead of its release, a few first-look images give us a sneak-peek of this tense cat and mouse mind game.
Mindcageis reported to be a gripping thriller that sees detectives Jake Doyle (Lawrence) and Mary Kelly, played by actressMelissa Roxburgh(Manifest), investigating a slew of murders. When it’s discovered that these killings aren’t random, but copycat murders of an infamous serial killer, Jake and Mary determine the best course of action to get a step ahead is to peer into the mind of the original killer known as The Artist (Malkovich). Enlisting his help in prison, Mary attempts to tap into the twisted psyche of Malkovich’s Artist as she and Jake are dragged into these two killers' diabolical game.
Similar to the relationship between Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) and Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) inSilence of the Lambs, the images show Roxburgh’s Detective Kelly pleading with The Artist for his assistance in tracking down this copycat killer. This crime drama marks off another genre box for the actress whose filmography has spanned across sci-fi inStar Trek Beyond, horror fantasy with the hit seriesSupernaturaland her breakout inDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.
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Likewise, in Hannibal fashion, Malkovich’s The Artist is seen in a cell full of paintings and art supplies, poring over the photos and information provided by the detectives. Unlike Dr. Lecter, The Artist’s appearance is harried and crazed, which fans know isn’t an entirely new look for Malkovich. The actor is no stranger to eerily sinister roles including Tom Ripley inRipley’s Game,In the Line of Fire’s Mitch Leary andDangerous Liaisons‘ Vicomte de Valmont. On top ofMindcage, Malkovich has a whole host of projects in the works including an animated drama withJason IsaacstitledA Winter’s JourneyandThelma, a biopic of sorts forThelma Toole, the mother ofA Confederacy of DuncesauthorJohn Kennedy Toole, portrayed byKathy Bates.
Considering his role asMarcus Burnett in theBad Boysfranchise, Lawrence is well-equipped to play a leading detective, thoughMindcageproves a bit darker tonally than hisWill Smithteam-ups. Best known for his roles in the comedy genre, Lawrence is seen in the photos butting heads with The Artist, and investigating the murders alongside partner Mary Kelly.
Mindcageis currently in its post-production phase with no set release date. Check back with Collider for more details as they develop, and check out the images below:
