Written and directed by Mark Heyman, the horror mystery thriller film ‘Pendulum’ centers on married couple Patrick and Abigail who journey to a new-age retreat in New Mexico, drawn by the possibility of healing after a traumatic event. Patrick is willing to do anything to help his wife, but becomes distrustful of the retreat’s enigmatic leader even as Abigail falls under her spell. As paranoia builds, the couple must determine if the group’s spiritual practices offer genuine healing – or mask a terrifying truth that threatens to consume them both.
‘Pendulum’ stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt (as Patrick), Phoebe Dynevor (as Abigail), Jacki Weaver (as Ella Rose), Norman Reedus, Jena Malone, Anna Deavere Smith (as Cora), Kevin B. London (as Victor Vale), Rebekah Wiggins (as Emily), and Justin Peach (as Darius Balhor).
Producers of ‘Pendulum’ include Darren Aronofsky, Dave Caplan, Jacob Jaffke, Élan Klein Jaffke, Mark Heyman, Ari Handel, Elizabeth Gesas, and Will Greenfield, with executive producers Adrian Amjadi, Chris Cazaux, Christopher H. Cole, Luke Daniels, Liz Destro, Kurt Fethke, Kyle Fox, John Friedberg, David Gendron, James Granade, Marlon Gregory, Lucas Hoffman, Richard Hyde, Ali Jazayeri, Walter Josten, Stefan Klink, Angela Leung, Jason Lomboy, Phil McCrea, Daniel mcGilvray, Andy Price, Sara W. Price, Llewelyn Radley, Vaagn Sarkissian, Mike Shanks, Michael Sklut, Jared Underwood, Raj Wishwakarma, and Viviana Zarragoitia. Production companies are Protozoa Pictures, C2 Motion Picture Group, and Motel Mojave.
The film’s cinematography is by Sharone Meir, the music is by Ben Lovett, with editing by Catrin Hedström.
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Vertical will release ‘Pendulum’ in theaters on January 1, 2027.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is most known for Looper, Inception, and 500 Days of Summer. Phoebe Dynevor is most known for Bridgerton and Fair Play. Jacki Weaver is most known for Silver Linings Playbook and Animal Kingdom. Norman Reedus is most known for The Walking Dead and The Boondock Saints.
