One of the most unpredictable thrillers of the year will finally be available for streaming. Peacock has announced thatDrop, the latest movie directed byChristopher Landon, will become a part of their catalog on July 11. The movie premiered in theaters earlier this year, taking in $28 million at the global box office before leaving cinemas. After a short theatrical run,fans of the genre will be able to experience the twists and turns of this wild story in the comfort of their homes.
Dropintroduces Violet (Meghann Fahy), a young woman who wants to start dating again after escaping an abusive relationship. The protagonist’s first date with Henry (Brandon Sklenar) turns out to be a dangerous endeavor. Mysterious messages on Violet’s phone reveal that her sister and son are actually in danger, andthe only way to save them is to kill her date. Violet’s quest to determine who wanted to hurt her and why kept audiences on the edges of their seats whenDrophit theaters.
WhileDroponly took in $28 million at the global box office, it’s important to remember that the movie’s reported budget was relatively small. The title was also competing againstA Minecraft MovieandSinnersduring its theatrical run, with audiences clearly showing a preference for the video game adaptation andRyan Coogler’s acclaimed vampire drama. Regardless of the movie’s box office performance,Dropreceived plenty of acclaimed reviews.The thriller got an 84%Rotten Tomatoesscore upon launch.
Christopher Landon’s Experience With Horror
The director ofDrop,Christopher Landon had plenty of experience with the horror genreby the time he signed on to work on this year’s thriller. Landon built his career by working on theParanormal Activityfranchise as a writer, untilThe Marked Onesfinally allowed him to become a part of the legacy of the series as a director. TheParanormal Activitymovies have scared viewers for more than a decade, andChristopher Landon was a major player in the franchisecentered around evil possessions.
After theParanormal Activityfranchise allowed the artist to build a foundation,Christopher Landon went on to work with Blumhousefor theHappy Death Dayfilms. The first movie in the series featuredJessica Rotheas a young woman who was stuck in a time loop ending in her death each day. The concept was similar toGroundhog Day, except for the fact that Tree had to find the person who was killing her over and over again. This experience with the horror genre allowed Landon to keep audiences captivated with every twist and turn seen inDrop.
Dropwill be available for streaming on Peacock on July 11. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
A widowed mother’s first date in years takes a terrifying turn when she’s bombarded with anonymous threatening messages on her phone during their upscale dinner, leaving her questioning if her charming date is behind the harassment.
