The Plague: Chilling Coming-of-Age Thriller Delves into Boyhood Brutality
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The Plague, a gripping coming-of-age thriller directed by Charlie Polinger, has unveiled its official trailer. The film, produced by Joel Edgerton, delves into the harsh realities of boyhood, where social awkwardness and bullying reign supreme. The movie, which premiered to critical acclaim at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, follows 12-year-old Ben (Everett Blunck) as he navigates a water polo camp where he becomes embroiled in a dark and sinister ritual targeting a sick outcast, known as 'the plague'. Polinger, drawing from his own childhood experiences, aimed to capture the intensity and brutality of boyhood in his directorial debut. The trailer, a tense and unsettling 1.5 minutes, sets the tone for the film's exploration of the complexities of adolescence. The Plague boasts an impressive cast, including Joel Edgerton as Daddy Wags, Kayo Martin, Kenny Rasmussen, and rising talents Everett Blunck and Elliott Heffernan. The film's cinematography, shot on 35 mm film in Bucharest, Romania, adds to its gritty and immersive atmosphere. The Plague will make its US debut on December 24 in select theaters in New York and Los Angeles, with a wider release throughout North America on January 2, 2026. Key crew members include cinematographer Steven Breckon, editors Henry Hayes and Simon Njoo, and composer Johan Lenox. The film's score and direction are set to leave viewers on the edge of their seats as they delve into the dark world of The Plague.
