By Michael Jacobs – Senior Correspondent | JRL CHARTS Movie Entertainment News
LAS VEGAS, NV — (November 1, 2026) — A desperate search for healing becomes a terrifying psychological nightmare in PENDULUM, the upcoming horror thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor, arriving in theaters January 1, 2027, from Vertical Entertainment.
Written and directed by Mark Heyman, the acclaimed co-writer of Black Swan, the film follows Patrick (Gordon-Levitt) and Abigail (Dynevor), a married couple seeking emotional recovery following a devastating tragedy.
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Their journey takes them to an isolated spiritual retreat in New Mexico, where Abigail becomes increasingly captivated by the group’s mysterious leader, played by Jacki Weaver.
But as Patrick begins questioning the retreat’s disturbing practices, his growing paranoia threatens to destroy everything. Has his wife fallen victim to a dangerous cult, or is Patrick himself losing his grip on reality?
Watch the Official Pendulum Trailer
Produced by Darren Aronofsky, Pendulum also features Norman Reedus, Jena Malone and Anna Deavere Smith, bringing an impressive ensemble to Heyman’s feature directorial debut.
Blending psychological horror, grief and unsettling spiritual manipulation, the R-rated thriller promises a disturbing journey where reality becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish from fear.
When Does PENDULUM Come Out?
Vertical will release PENDULUM nationwide in theaters January 1, 2027.
Release Date: January 1, 2027
Director: Mark Heyman
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Country: United States
Language: English
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