Josh Heuston & Ryan Corr To Star In Greg McLean’s Biblical Horror ‘The First Exorcist’; Upgrade Launches For Cannes Market
- Greg McLean is directing a new horror film.
- Josh Heuston and Ryan Corr are the lead stars.
- The story is a gritty take on the first exorcism.
We just saw some news that gave us the chills. In a good way! Greg McLean, the director who scared us all with Wolf Creek, has a new project. It is called The First Exorcist.
Josh Heuston from Dune: Prophecy is starring in it. So is Ryan Corr. These two are heading to a very old, very scary world. The movie is based on a story from the Gospels. It follows a farmer named Alexios who deals with something truly dark.
We are already picturing the aesthetic. Think sun-scorched earth and deep, heavy shadows. It feels like a dusty oil painting from the Renaissance, but with a terrifying twist. Visual. Raw. Intense.
If you love intense acting, you should check out how Dhanush is shooting big scenes with Mammootty right now. Cinema is leaning into these heavy, moody vibes lately. It is a mood we can get behind.
Speaking of moods, some people are using tech to change how we see things. We noticed the Met Gala is full of AI images these days. But this horror movie? That sounds like real, practical grit.
Our Take
We love this. Horror works best when it feels grounded and old. Greg McLean knows how to make a location feel like a character. This biblical setting will be perfect for that. We hope it stays away from cheap jump scares. We want the mood to stay thick and heavy like a storm. It sounds like a winner to us!
