There's something about the prequels and sequels to the best horror movies that just doesn't do it for me, and this is mainly due to the disappointment I felt after watching them. Orphan: First death. But the trailer for Paramount Plus' upcoming psychological horror film Apartment 7A It could be an interesting addition to the story of an iconic 60s horror classic.
Starring the female lead of Inventing Anna and Golden Globe winner Julia Garner, the new Paramount Plus film takes us back to the Bramford Building in New York City but before the events of Rosemary's baby (1968). In preparation for the spooky season, Apartment 7A is set to premiere on September 27 as part of Everything New on Paramount Plus in September 2024 and is one of nine new horror movies we can’t wait to stream this month.
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The haunting string soundtrack and crisp sound effects make the trailer come to life. It builds on those suspenseful motifs pioneered by classic horror movies as we see Garner’s character sense the evil forces around her. As a result, the trailer manages to portray the film as a legitimate prequel to an iconic horror film, and not a cash-in opportunity, meaning it could be one of Paramount Plus’ best upcoming movies.
Directed by Natalie Erika James, director of the 2020 horror film Relic, who co-wrote the script with Christian White and Skylar James. In addition to his seasoned horror director, Apartment 7A It is produced by those who brought us A quiet place (2018), with its producing team John Krasinski, Allyson Seeger and Michael Bay offering their creative input and horror production experiences.
With Garner spearheading the story in the title role, the film will also feature a supporting cast of notable names, including Dianne Wiest (Edward Scissorhands) and Kevin McNally (Pirates of the Caribbean), as well as appearances by Jim Sturgess (Fifty Dead Men Walking) and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (Wonka).
What is Apartment 7A about?
The year is 1965 and aspiring dancer Terry Gionoffrio (Julia Garner) arrives in New York City hoping to fulfill her dream of reaching astronomical levels of stardom, but a near-career-ending injury sets her back. Following her injury, Terry meets a wealthy elderly couple (Dianne Wiest and Kevin McNally) who welcome her into their home in the Bramford apartment building, where Terry eventually moves into apartment 7A.
High-profile Broadway producer and Bramford resident Alan Marchand (Jim Sturgess) crosses paths with Terry and offers her another chance to fulfill her dream of becoming a dancer, and the pieces begin to fall into place for Terry – or so she thinks. Following the events of a night she can’t remember, Terry begins to sense that something evil is lurking in the Bramford building, and soon begins to question the sacrifices she’ll have to make for her journey to stardom.
