The Knifepoint Horror podcast has developed a cult following in the years since its 2010 launch, reaching over 10 million downloads across all platforms – and now we’re getting movies based on episodes of the podcast. First up is Lockbox (originally announced under the title Winthrop), which will be reaching select theatres on July 3rd. With that date right around the corner, a trailer for the film has dropped online and can be viewed in the embed above.
What is Lockbox about?
Daniel Stamm (The Last Exorcism) directed the film from a script by Emmy-winning playwright Justin Yoffe that’s based on an episode of the Knifepoint Horror anthology horror podcast. Specifically, the film is based on the episode The Lockbox by writer, creator, and narrator Soren Narnia. Here’s the synopsis:
Seeking peace after her mother’s death, Ellen retreats to a rural town and takes in her severely traumatized cousin Winthrop. Their fragile domestic balance shatters when an erratic neighbor warns that Winthrop is dangerous. As strange phenomena escalate, Ellen must put everything on the line to defend Winthrop from a dangerous otherworldly entity determined to track him down.
Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game) stars alongside Lou Taylor Pucci (Evil Dead). Donald Sales (A Million Little Things), Jason William Day (Longlegs), Jason McKinnon (Firefly Lane), Roman Kinsella (School Spirits), Aedan Edwards (Die My Love), Darcey Johnson (Schmigadoon!), Lee Tichon (Tooth Fairy), Jecca Beauchamp (Holiday Road), and Kenny Wood-Schatz (Nancy Drew) round out the cast.
The film is being produced by Kearie Peak of Peak Pictures, along with Capstone Studios. AURA Entertainment is handling the U.S. theatrical release.
Are you a fan of the Knifepoint Horror podcast and/or are you interested in Lockbox? Take a look at the trailer, then let us know by leaving a comment below.
The next Knifepoint Horror podcast-inspired film is already in production. Titled Fiona, it’s a witch horror story starring Maggie Grace (Fear the Walking Dead) and directed by Nicholas McCarthy (The Prodigy). AURA Entertainment will be handling the U.S. theatrical release of that one as well, and both of these productions are expected to end up streaming on MGM+.
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