Universal Pictures unveils the spine-chilling trailer for André Øvredal’s adaptation of a Dracula-inspired tale, hitting theaters August 11.
Universal Pictures has just dropped the highly anticipated first trailer for “The Last Voyage of the Demeter,” a horror film inspired by a single chapter from Bram Stoker’s classic novel, “Dracula.” Directed by André Øvredal, known for his work on “Trollhunter,” “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” and “The Autopsy of Jane Doe,” this chilling tale is the second Dracula-themed movie this year, following “Renfield” with Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage.
The plot centers around the Demeter, a Russian ship chartered to transport Dracula from his homeland of Wallachia to England. The crew, unaware of the vampire lord’s presence, becomes increasingly paranoid as their members vanish one by one. The film delves into the eerie atmosphere, turning Dracula into an unseen and menacing force.
The star-studded cast features David Dastmalchian as Wojchek, the Demeter’s first mate, alongside Corey Hawkins (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”), Aisling Franciosi (“The Nightingale”), and Javier Botet (“It”) as Dracula himself. Øvredal’s adaptation aims to give depth to each character, enhancing the original ship log narrative.
While the trailer doesn’t reveal the ending, fans of Stoker’s novel can expect a tragic conclusion in line with the source material. The movie, based on a script by Bragi F. Schut and Zak Olkewicz, showcases Øvredal’s talent for creating tension and fear, making “The Last Voyage of the Demeter” a must-watch for horror enthusiasts.
After wrapping up shooting in 2021 and facing some delays, the film is finally set to hit theaters on August 11. Check out the gripping trailer below and get ready for a spine-chilling journey at sea.
