Get ready for a heart-pounding cinematic experience as the new action thriller film Locked hits cinemas this Friday, March 21. The movie is set to deliver an adrenaline-fueled journey with its fair share of unexpected twists.
Bill Skarsgard, known for his chilling portrayal of Pennywise, takes on the role of Eddie Barish, while screen legend Anthony Hopkins, famed for The Silence of the Lambs, stars as the enigmatic William.
The cast also features Ashley Cartwright as Sarah, Michael Eklund as Karl, and Navid Charkhi as Butter, adding to the star-studded lineup.
Locked’s storyline plunges viewers into the life-or-death scenario of Eddie, who finds himself trapped inside a luxury SUV by William, a vigilante with a perverse sense of justice.
Trapped and desperate, Eddie is forced to engage in a brutal battle for survival, where every turn is more treacherous than the last, and justice accelerates to breakneck speeds, reports the Mirror US.
Helmed by director David Yarovesky, known for Brightburn and Nightbooks, Locked is a gripping remake of the Argentinian 2019 action hit 4×4.
Behind the scenes, the film boasts the production prowess of Sam Raimi, the creative force behind the Tobey Maguire-led Spider-Man trilogy and the first three instalments of the Evil Dead series. Locked made its initial debut to industry insiders at the Industry Selects program during the 2024 Toronto International Festival in September, creating a buzz among potential buyers.
Since the trailer’s release in January, anticipation has been building, with fans flooding the YouTube comments section to express their excitement.
One fan couldn’t contain their enthusiasm, saying: “I gotta give it to Bill Skarsgard. He stays working and isn’t afraid to play all different types of characters in different genres.”
Another admirer wrote: “This guy’s range is so amazing. can’t believe this is the same actor we saw in Nosferatu.”
Another fan exclaimed: “I never thought Hannibal and Pennywise would team up but i’m all here for it.” A third enthusiast remarked: “Such an amazing and talented actor. Bill takes his work really seriously and we can see this from the fact that he is always ready to experiment totally different characters from each other. THAT IS PURE TALENT.” (sic)
An excited viewer shared: “Wow! ! ! What a surprise! This is a remake of an argentinian movie that I have seen last year. It’s good to see bill in this film. What a great actor!” (sic)
Meanwhile, another commenter added: “The guy who brought us Evil Dead now has Hannibal Lector going AAA Jigsaw and trying to kill Pennyferatu in his smart murder car.”
Locked will be released in cinemas this Friday
