First Clip From Neil LaBute's 'Murderous' Arrives Ahead of Oldenburg Premiere
Neil LaBute’s dark comedy thriller ‘Murderous’ has shared its first clip and official poster ahead of its world premiere. The Hollywood Reporter unveiled both on 14 September, two days before the Oldenburg International Film Festival begins.
Gia Crovatin leads the film as Marion, an up-and-coming screenwriter whose debut feature becomes a breakout success. Thomas Sadoski plays Norman, her ex, who accuses her of stealing his idea for the movie and threatens to expose her. Jordan Baker co-stars.
In plain terms, a dark comedy thriller mixes laughs with tension. Here that mix comes from a career high turning into a personal dispute. Credit for the idea sits at the centre of the fight.
The exclusive clip stays close on Marion and Norman as they argue. The exchange is terse and pointed, with neither willing to give ground. It introduces the tone without giving away more of the story beyond the central accusation.
The poster takes a quieter approach. It shows Crovatin in a blood-red parka, her face hidden in shadow. The image holds back detail and leans into mystery.
‘Murderous’ was produced by Bad Pelican and Hard Ball Entertainment in association with Big Time Decent Productions. That shared credit is common on independent films, where smaller companies divide production work. An earlier report described the project as a low-budget indie thriller, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
‘Murderous’ will have its world premiere, its first public screening, at Oldenburg. The 33rd Oldenburg International Film Festival runs from 16 to 20 September. A festival premiere means no public audience has seen the film yet.
Oldenburg will also honour LaBute himself. The writer-director is set to receive a lifetime achievement honour during the festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter. That gives him two reasons to attend: new work on screen and a career nod off screen.
What makes this stand out for viewers is the clarity of the setup. A first clip and a poster rarely tell the whole story. Here they sketch the conflict in simple terms: success, an ex, and a question over who owns the idea. More detail is likely to emerge once the film meets its first audience at Oldenburg.
