Stephen King dubs new thriller with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score a ‘clever masterpiece’-Rishma Dosani-Entertainment – Metro

A creepy new thriller has got the ultimate seal of approval from the reigning king of horror, Stephen King, meaning we need to see it immediately.

Fresh from stints in Smile and Scream 5, Kyle Gallner is set to lead the way in Strange Darling beside Willa Fitzgerald, Ed Begley Jr and Barbara Hershey, with JT Mollner serving as director and writer.

It follows the story of a murderer embarking on a ‘vicious murder spree’ after a one night stand, but the trailer gives absolutely nothing away about what actually goes down.

‘This is a dramatisation of the true story of the final known killings of the prolific and unique American serial killer of the 21st Century,’ a cryptic voiceover declares at the beginning of the teaser.

As ‘The Lady’ (Willa) and ‘The Demon’ (Kyle) appear to grow closer, she warns that she wants ‘something romantic’ – but is also ‘just trying to have a great time’.

Does she get her wish or will something darker occur?

Kyle Gallner is leading the way in Strange Darling (Picture: Miramax)

The trailer gives absolutely nothing away about the movie (Picture: Miramax)

Thankfully, we don’t have long to find out as the flick will be released in US cinemas on August 23 and premieres at FrightFest in the UK the following day, before a wider drop on September 20.

Little else is known about the flick, with the synopsis simply reading: ‘Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.’

Despite the vague details, Stephen – who has authored It, The Shining and Pet Sematary – couldn’t help but rave about the movie on social media.

Taking to Twitter he told fans: ‘I got an advance screener of STRANGE DARLING, and it’s really terrific.

‘I’ll try to attach the trailer here, because it’s also a clever masterpiece. Can’t say more; watch the film and you’ll understand what the trailer is up to.’

As well as Stephen’s praise, Strange Darling currently boasts a rare perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, boasting a solid 100% from hugely impressed critics.

Trace Thurman from Bloody Disgusting described it as ‘a relentless thrill ride of a film that acts as an extended, feature-length chase scene.’

It focuses on a prolific serial killer’s murderous spiral… (Picture: Miramax)

Bee Delores from B-Sides & Badlands praised: ‘Kyle Gallner and Willa Fitzgerald electrify the screen.

‘Each delivers career-defining performances that audiences won’t soon forget; especially Fitzgerald, who exercises such bold acting technique that she’s almost unrecognizable.’

‘Strange Darling is the year’s best thriller and a chilling escape from the searing hot summer heatwave,’ InSession Film’s MN Miller agreed.

Strange Darling is out in cinemas this month (Picture: Miramax)

As Rocco T Thompson, from Daily Dead, added: ‘A twisty cat and mouse thriller so overstuffed with delicious elements that it’s constantly on the verge of becoming too much of a good thing.’

Kyle is clearly loving delving into creepier characters, briefly appearing in Scream 5 in 2022 and taking a bigger role in the truly terrifying Smile that same year.

He is set to reprise his role as Joel in the upcoming Smile 2 sequel, which will be released in cinemas in October.

Strange Darling is released in US cinemas on August 23, and in the UK on September 20.

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