'Succession' star's latest 'Corporate Retreat' trailer promises chills and laughs in good measure
Passage Pictures dropped the trailer for 'Corporate Retreat', an upcoming horror comedy starring 'Succession' star Alan Ruck. The movie is slated for a theatrical release later this year, with the trailer promising ample spooks and laughs.
The trailer follows a group of young corporate executives lured into taking part in a company retreat. What was expected to be a luxury time off turns out to be a trap set by their former boss, Arthur, as he puts them to the test against games that test their survival. The clip showcases enough gore and violence, but also taps into the odd smirk.
The official synopsis reads, "It is a horror-dark comedy feature film following an ensemble of ambitious young executives whose luxury team-building getaway descends into a bloody fight for survival. The film blends the dread of gory survival horror with dark laughs and shocking twists."
Aaron Fisher serves as the director and co-wrote the script with Kerri Lee Romeo. The ensemble cast, according to comingsoon.net includes — Odeya Rush (Lady Bird), Ashton Sanders (Moonlight), Rosanna Arquette (Pulp Fiction), Sasha Lane (Twisters), Zion Moreno (Gossip Girl), Tyler Alvarez (American Vandal), Benjamin Norris (Abbott Elementary), Kirby Johnson (Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin), Elias Kacavas (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin), and Ellen Toland (Doomsday). Lucas Jarach, Ali Jazayeri, Stefan Klink, and Viviana Zarragoitia serve as executive producers.
The creative team includes cinematographer Josh Fisher, composer Anna Drubich, costume designer Kris Deskins, and set decorator Brenton Berna, with Gary J. Tunnicliffe handling the film’s special makeup effects. Earlier, producer Uri Singer spoke of Rush's casting in the movie. "Odeya is an extraordinary talent who brings emotional depth to every role she takes on,” said Singer. “We are thrilled to welcome her to this cast and cannot wait for audiences to see what she brings to 'Corporate Retreat.'"
'Corporate Retreat' is set to release sometime in 2026.