Horror Thriller 'Sundowning' From 'Woman of the Hour' Scribe Reveals Cast as Production Begins - Bloody Disgusting

Daniel Zovatto as Rodney in Woman of the Hour. Cr. Leah Gallo/Netflix © 2024. Principal photography on Spooky Pictures’ Sundowning is now underway, and Deadline has revealed the cast. Elizabeth Dulau (“Andor“), Susanne Wuest (Goodnight Mommy), Rukiya Bernard (“Yellowjackets“), and Robbie G.K. (“Heated Rivalry”) have signed up to star in the psychological thriller. Sundowning hails from writer/director Ian McDonald, the scribe behind Netflix serial killer thriller Woman of the Hour. The upcoming film follows “a young musician with gerontophobia, whose irrational fear of ageing and death sees her neglect her dying parents. She seeks redemption by taking a position at a secluded end-of-life facility, but what begins as an act of penance soon unsettles her as she discovers the idyllic sanctuary hides a terrifying secret.” “Ian brings a remarkable track record in crafting character driven thrillers which tackle social and institutional structures in a haunting yet insightful way,” said Spooky Pictures co-founder Steven Schneider (The Long Walk). “We can’t wait to see his latest creation Sundowning realized and to have such a stellar cast, including Elizabeth, Susanne, Rukiya and Robbie, bring this chilling story of redemption and the darker realities of the care system to life for global audiences.” Steven Schneider, Roy Lee (Barbarian), and Simmy Wolf (Thunderbolts) produce for Spooky Pictures. Producing for Hadron Films (Breeder, Still/Born, Z) is Chris Wilkinson and Ryan Marchant, with Ellie Cameron-Smith as Line Producer. Spooky Pictures’ Rami Yasin (Hokum) and Image Nation’s Ben Ross (Watcher, Late Night with the Devil) serve as Executive Producers. McDonald also recently sold a mysterious occult script to Netflix, so the filmmaker is keeping busy in the genre space.  Stay tuned. Related Topics:Elizabeth DulauIan McDonaldRoy LeeSundowningSusanne Wuest Meagan Navarro Horror journalist, RT Top Critic, and Critics Choice Association member. Has appeared on PBS series' Monstrum, served on the SXSW Midnighter shorts jury, and moderated horror panels for WonderCon, SeriesFest, and Popcorn Frights Film Fest. You may like ‘Little One’ – Zach Cregger Reteams with ‘Weapons’ Producer on Dark Comedy from Alex Kavutskiy ‘Love and Monsters’ Director Will Dial Into ‘Home Safety Hotline’ Video Game Adaptation Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Will Be an $80 Million “Roller Coaster Ride of Nonstop Action,” Says Producer Roy Lee Click to comment Movies Suspense Thriller ‘Safe’ Traps a Girl Inside an Airtight Safe Published 17 minutes ago on April 30, 2026 By Alex DiVincenzo A firefighter desperately attempts to free a trapped young girl in the first image from Safe. The German suspense thriller stars Jeanne Goursaud (Exterritorial), Laurence Rupp (“Barbarians”), and Alexandra Maria Lara (Geostorm). When a young girl becomes trapped inside an airtight safe, firefighter Alex (Goursaud) and her partner Jakob (Rupp) are called to a high-pressure rescue with minutes to spare. As oxygen runs out and the girl’s frantic parents demand action, cracks begin to appear in their story. What starts as a desperate life-saving mission quickly unravels into something far more sinister. With time slipping away, Alex and Jakob must uncover the truth behind the child, the couple, and the safe itself — before the clock runs out. Currently in post-production, the film is directed by Thomas Sieben (Prey 2021) and written by Jonathan A.H. Stewart (Devotion). Senator Film produces in collaboration with Lotus Filmproduktion, with ZDF co-producing. Reinvent Yellow Sales is handling international sales. “Safe is a high-concept movie, yet one with broad appeal and an engaging ride from start to finish,” the producers said in a joint statement. “We are thrilled to be working with the great team at Reinvent on this.” “Safe is a gripping, high-concept thriller that keeps audiences hooked from the very first moment,” added chief sales officer Helene Aurø. “Packed with unexpected twists and driven by strong emotional stakes, it delivers a tense and highly engaging cinematic experience. We’re proud to bring this exciting film to audiences worldwide.” Continue Reading