The director’s next horror film, Happy Death Day, just announced a killer release date

When it comes to new names in the horror industry, no one has lost their personal touch as much as the writer and director Christopher Landon. The filmmaker started in Paranormal activity franchise before branching out into genre territory and producing critically acclaimed slashers like 2017 Happy death anniversary and 2020s Freaky. Now, in the midst of spooky season, Landon has announced the release date for his next horror thriller. Falling.

Falling will be released in theaters on April 11, 2025. In addition to the new spooky date, the Blumhouse and Universal production also unveiled the first red-centered poster for the film, featuring an extreme close-up of Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus), aka Violet, looks away from her phone in fear. Above her is the nostalgic slogan “Everyone is a suspect.” Where have horror fans heard this before? The official plot synopsis is as follows:

“Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy, star of “White Lotus” and “The Perfect Couple,” plays Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years who arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date is Henry (“It Ends with Us”) (Brandon Sklenar) is more charming and handsome than she expected. But the chemistry between them begins to crumble when Violet becomes irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous calls to her phone.

She is told not to tell anyone and to follow instructions, otherwise the hooded figure she sees on the home security cameras will kill Violet’s young son and her babysitting sister. Violet must do exactly as she was told or everyone she loves will die. The final instruction of her invisible tormentor? Kill Henry.”

Christopher Landon has found his horror groove

The promise sounds like it’s a mix Wes Cravens Scream Franchise featuring the terrifying world of online dating and home invasion films like The strangers. Landon isn’t afraid to express his love Scream in the past. He almost directed it Scream 7 finally. That was before Melissa Barrera‘s fired and production changed completely. Both his lovers Happy death anniversary films and Freaky had an interesting twist Screamis the Masked Killer formula, but stays true to the horror-comedy roots of this franchise. Landon, like Craven before him, has mastered the often over-the-top antics of this subgenre. Falling It’s another masked murderer. However, at least based on the premise, it appears to be the director’s most serious film to date. Apart from that, Trying to balance a first date with trying to save your kids from a murderer can certainly provide a handful of comedic moments. There may also be a lot of romance in this nightmare. One thing is certain, however, given Landon’s track record Happy death anniversary with 70% and Freaky With a fresh 83% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, horror fans are in for a real genre treat Falling.

Where can you stream Christopher Landon’s work?

Given that we’re only six months away FallingFollowing the release of “Horror,” horror fans should prepare for the first trailer soon. In addition to Fahy and Brandon Sklenarthe film also stars Violet Beane, Jacob Robinson, Reed Diamond, Gabrielle Ryan, Jeffery Self, Ed Weeks And Travis Nelson. While we wait Falling To make the dating scene drenched in blood, you can stream both Happy death anniversary films and Freaky on Peacock.