By: Michael Jacobs – Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS Movie News
LAS VEGAS — (September 17, 2025) — From the mind of The Strangers director Bryan Bertino comes Vicious, the terrifying new Paramount+ original horror film set to shake up the fall release schedule. Starring Dakota Fanning, Kathryn Hunter, Mary McCormack, Rachel Blanchard, and Devyn Nekoda, this chilling new feature promises an unrelenting dive into psychological and supernatural terror.
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The film will make its world premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 19, 2025, ahead of its Paramount+ and digital release on October 10, 2025.
Official poster for Vicious (2025), the new Paramount+ horror film from The Strangers director Bryan Bertino.
Official Synopsis
Polly receives a mysterious box accompanied by chilling instructions: place inside something you need, something you hate, and something you love.
What begins as a curious ritual quickly spirals into a nightmare as Polly becomes trapped in a world where reality bends, memory betrays, and terror lurks at every turn. Racing against time, she must confront not only the horrors around her — but the darkness within herself, before it devours everyone she’s ever loved.
Global Rollout
With Paramount Pictures distributing in the U.S. and UK, and Sony Pictures Releasing handling Germany, Vicious is primed for a worldwide horror takeover this fall. Early festival buzz positions the film as one of the must-watch horror releases of 2025.
Watch – Vicious (Official Trailer) | Paramount+
Production Credits
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Director: Bryan Bertino (The Strangers)
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Cinematographer: Tristan Nyby
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Composer: Tom Schraeder
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Editor: Tad Dennis
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Special Effects: Ben Belanger, Mathieu Bissonnette-Bigras, Matthew Synek
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Producers: Shane Boucher (EP), Melinda Whitaker (EP), Richard Suckle (p.g.a.), Caitlin Delaney (Co-Producer)
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Production Companies: Atlas Independent, Paramount Players, Unbroken Pictures
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Distributed by: Paramount Pictures (United States & UK), Sony Pictures Releasing (Germany)
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Country of Origin: Canada | United States
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Language: English
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Release Date: October 10, 2025 (United States)
- Paramount+: Official Website
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