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Rabbit Trap’ Trailer Offers First Look at Sound-Centered Folk Horror

Magnet Releasing has set a September 12 theatrical premiere after the film’s Sundance debut

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Overview

  • The official trailer debuted online on August 14 via Magnolia Pictures, showcasing eerie Welsh landscapes and unnerving sonic elements.
  • Magnet Releasing acquired U.S. theatrical rights and will launch the film in cinemas on September 12.
  • Bryn Chainey’s feature debut uses field recordings and a Radiophonic Workshop-inspired score as central storytelling devices.
  • Dev Patel, Rosy McEwen and Jade Croot lead the cast in a story of married musicians drawn into ancient Celtic folklore.
  • Backed by SpectreVision and other genre producers, the film premiered in Sundance’s Midnight section to mixed reviews and holds a 43% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.