Over the last decade, one of the most beloved stars of the horror genre has beenSamara Weaving. The actress made a name for herself with the 2019 horror-comedyReady or NotfromRadio Silence. Now Weaving’s next genre offering,Borderline, is coming soon with the first official images recently being dropped into horror fans’ laps.
Courtesy ofBlood Disgusting, There are two moody images that’ll have us keeping the lights on tonight. The first one is of Weaving’s character navigating a dark room by candlelight. The blank expression on her face says it all. The horror is further emphasized by the final image that has her in a very uncomfortable situation where she’s being held by a man whose eerie lighting will give anyone the chills.Borderline’s story is described as a comedy-thriller where a “bodyguard protects a pop superstar and her athlete boyfriend from a determined stalker in the 1990s Los Angeles.” The official plot synopsis goes on to describe the main threat of the film as a “star-obsessed sociopath, and his fellow inmates, escape from a mental institution and invade the home of his ‘90s pop superstar. He just wants to be loved; she just wants to survive.”Borderlinewas written byCocaine Bear’sJimmy Warden, who also made his directorial debut with the film. Another horror vet,Brian Duffield(Spontaneous,No One Will Save You), is producing the project as well.
Weaving is a Modern Final Girl
While Weaving has recently hit it big with other genres that include films likeBabylon,Snake Eyes, andThe Valet, horror is where Weaving has found a permanent home in the eyes of many. 2017 was the year most horror fans discovered Weaving, thanks to her underrated horror-comediesMayhemandThe Babysitter. She would garner even more attention from genre diehards with the release ofReady or Not. This is where Weaving’s incredible acting range was on full display. Particularly her vocal range, as we were introduced to one of the best screams in modern Hollywood. In 2020, Weaving would also cameo inThe Babysitter: Killer Queenand later be the opening kill in last year’sScream VI. The latter of which she re-teamed with Radio Silence. Also, withReady or Not 2currently in development, fans are hoping to see Weaving return for the sequel. For now, it’s just going to be exciting to see her back in the horror genre withBorderline. Weaving has the horror filmAzraelon the way as well.
When is ‘Borderline’ Releasing?
There’s no release date currently set forBorderline. However, given this new first-look, horror fans should be hearing news on that front sooner rather than later. Alongside Weaving, the horror-comedy starsEric Dane,Ray Nicholson,Alba BaptistaandJimmie Fails.
