James Gunn’s ‘The Belko Experiment’ Red-Band Trailer: When Office Politics Get Bloody
James Gunnhas spent most of 2016 keeping his head down and working hard, but he’ll be back in the spotlight next year with a couple of exciting new releases. One, you surely already know about — we’ve been talking aboutGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2since the moment credits rolled onGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1— but the other is just starting its marketing push now.The Belko Experimentis a lean, mean thriller written and produced by Gunn and directed byGreg McLean(Wolf Creek), starring10 Cloverfield Lane’sJohn Gallagher Jr.as one of many office workers who are trapped together and forced to kill or be killed. Other potential victims / murderers are played bySean Gunn,Michael Rooker,Adria Arjona,John C. McGinley,Tony Goldwyn,David Dastmalchian,Melonie Diaz, andJosh Brener. The firstThe Belko Experimenttrailer has just been released, and you can watch it below.
The Belko Experiment Trailer
I caughtThe Belko Experimentat TIFF, where it had its world premiere, and it’s basically exactly what it says on the box. It’s not aiming for profundity or wild originality, but it is a satisfying dose of blood and brutality. Best of all, it uses that office environment to add that special zing. Office supplies get put to creative use, and office politics play out in extreme, violent fashion. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a boring desk job, you might relate to the drama all too well. And if that seems kind of twisted, think of it this way: it’s probably healthier to fantasize about beating up your boss while watching a movie than it is to punch the dude in real life, right?The Belko Experimentwill be in theatersMarch 17, 2017. Here’s a detailed synopsis fromTIFF:
