Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for the new Blumhouse horror filmTruth or Dare, and it looks like one wild ride. Co-written and directed byKick-Ass 2helmerJeff Wadlow, the supernatural thriller revolves around a continuing game of “Truth or Dare” in which, if you don’t tell the truth or refuse a dare, you die. A group of friends must continue playing while also figuring out where this sinister game began.
The trailer teases what’s basically a mash-up ofIt Followsand theFinal Destinationfranchise, and that’s kind of fine. The horror genre can get derivative, but Blumhouse has a knack for putting interesting spins on trodden formulas, and that could be the case here withTruth or Dare. WhileKick-Ass 2is a mean-spirited, ugly film, I’m curious to see what Wadlow does on a much smaller budget.
Blumhouse is on a tear lately, as the studio is about to have a Best Picture nominee (and possible winner) inGet Out, had a massive box office hit withSplitlast January, and also churned out a delightfully colorful PG-13 horror film inHappy Death Day. WillTruth or Darebe another winner? I suppose we’ll find out.
Watch theTruth or Daretrailer below. The film starsLucy Hale,Tyler Posey,Violett Beane,Nolan Gerard Funk,Hayden Szeto, andSophia Taylor Ali.Truth or Dareopens in theaters on April 27th.
Here’s the official synopsis forTruth or Dare:
Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars) and Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf) lead the cast ofBlumhouse’s Truth or Dare, a supernatural thriller from Blumhouse Productions (Happy Death Day,Get Out,Split). A harmless game of “Truth or Dare” among friends turns deadly when someone—or something—begins to punish those who tell a lie—or refuse the dare.
Directed by Jeff Wadlow (Kick-Ass 2), the thriller co-stars Violett Beane, Nolan Gerard Funk, Hayden Szeto and Sophia Taylor Ali. The film was produced by Blumhouse’s Jason Blum and executive produced by Wadlow.
