'Erax': 5 things you need to know about Netflix mystery movie

In this eerie short film, monstrous animals burst from a magical storybook to cause mayhem and fun for Auntie Opal and her tween niece Nina
PUBLISHED FEB 7, 2022
Erax (Instagram @hebrubrantley)
Erax (Instagram @hebrubrantley)

Have you ever had a moment in your life when everything around you seemed crazy or absurd? Many people enjoy mystery films, and they are captivated by puzzles. Solving a puzzle also offers you a surge of adrenaline every time you put the final piece in place. Watching films in genres such as mysteries and detectives is also beneficial to our health since our minds and imaginations are stimulated. Or, to put it another way, mystery movies are programmed for our enjoyment. Human survival instincts have been refined by evolution to the point that it feels normal and occasionally delightful. 'Erax,' a new intriguing short film from Netflix, will be released shortly. So, get ready to experience the mystery.
 
But, before we get into the details of this fascinating movie, you might want to see whether you're interested in seeing 'Chosen', 'The Society' and 'Dark Desire'.

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When does ‘Erax’ release and where can you watch it?

'Erax' will premiere on Netflix on February 17th, 2022. Netflix can be subscribed to directly through the Apple App Store or Google Play. You may also watch it if you sign up for a free trial of the website. Aside from that, the streaming behemoth offers a range of subscription packages.

What is 'Erax' all about? 

According to the Netflix logline, during a sleepover, Auntie Opal and her niece Nina accidentally release the mythical and dangerous 'Erax' creatures that must be returned to the storybook from which they escaped.


 Who stars on ‘Erax’?

Jasmine Cephas Jones
In the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit Hamilton an American Musical, Jasmine Cephas Jones played Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds. Cephas Jones won a Primetime Emmy in 2020 for her role of Tyisha in #freerayshawn.



 

Genesis White
Blindfire (2020), Friendship (2021), and Mixed-ish are among the films in which Genesis White has featured (2019).



 

Showrunner

Hebru Brantley is the director of Erax. The film's producers are Eric Phillips, Claire Brooks, and Jeremy Kipp Walker. Miranda Guzman serves as co-producer. The film 'Erax' was written by Henry G M Jones and Hebru Brantley.

 Trailer

Take a look at the trailer to see what's in it.

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