A group of friends go to Joshua Tree to cut loose, but they instead find themselves fighting for their lives—and their sanity—when a lonely, transformative monster crashes the party in the new movie Head Count. Directed by Elle Callahan, Head Count recently premiered at the LA Film Festival, and to celebrate, we've been provided with an exclusive clip and poster to share with Daily Dead readers!
Below, you can check out our exclusive clip and poster for Head Count, which stars Isaac W. Jay, Ashleigh Morghan, Bevin Bru, Billy Meade, and Hunter Peterson. In case you missed it, be sure to read Patrick Bromley's interview with Callahan to discuss her approach to the mythology behind the movie's unique monster.
Theatrical and home media release details for Head Count have yet to be revealed, but we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated as more information is announced.
Synopsis: "During a weekend getaway to Joshua Tree, a group of teenagers find themselves under mental and physical assault from a supernatural entity that mimics their appearances as it completes an ancient ritual."
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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