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Friday, February 6, 2026

New Cast Announced for Horror Trilogy RULE OF THREE as Filming Begins

Filming is underway on the first installment of the new horror trilogy "Rule of Three" from Temple Hill Entertainment, the studio behind "Smile", "Smile 2", "The Twilight Saga" and "The Maze Runner" trilogy, and Nostromo Pictures, the European production house behind "Red Lights" and "Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End". The new trilogy is directed by James Roday Rodriguez ("Gravy") from a script he co-wrote alongside Todd Harthan ("High Potential") based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by bestselling thriller author Sam Ripley.

Here is the film's official synopsis: "Beware, Beware, the Rule of Three, It's coming for you, like it came for me… Are Amy (East) and her family plagued by a deadly curse? Every three years, death strikes under mysterious circumstances, horrifically killing family members. It's almost three years to the day since Amy’s parents' death, and Amy realises the curse must strike her next. With the help of her best friend Lizzy (McKenzie), the two friends try to cheat Amy's death and find a way to reverse the curse. But is Amy’s fate already sealed? Bad things always happen in threes, so they say…".

Joining previously announced Thomasin McKenzie ("JoJo Rabbit", "Last Night in Soho") is a newly revealed cast that includes Chloe East ("Heretic", "The Fabelmans"), Jimmi Simpson ("House of Cards", "Westworld"), Sutton Foster ("Younger"), Tom Everett Scott ("That Thing You Do!", "The Summer I Turned Pretty") and Bilal Hasna ("Layla", "Extraordinary").

Temple Hill and Protagonist Pictures' partnership began with "Clown in a Cornfield", the award-winning book-to-film adaptation which grossed $15M worldwide, including $7.2M at the U.S. box office for IFC and $3M at the French box office for SND. They also teamed up on the horror "Monitor", set to premiere at SXSW 2026. "Rule of Three" marks their fourth collaboration.

Produces include Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey and Isaac Klausner for Temple Hill, with Hal Sadoff and Ben Levine executive producing. Adrián Guerra and Núria Valls are producing for Nostromo Pictures. Dave Bishop, James Pugh and George Hamilton serve as executive producers for Protagonist, in collaboration with Rodriguez and Harthan's Taft Tennis.

Protagonist's CCO George Hamilton said in a statement: "As we kick off production on our fourth feature together, we're incredibly fortunate to be joining forces once again with Temple Hill on this daring and bold psychological horror. We're thrilled to have world-class international partners on board to champion the film and introduce the first chapter of what will be a fun, smart but unsettling story for audiences worldwide."

In a joint statement, the producers added: "We could not be more excited to invite audiences everywhere to experience James' incredible filmmaking vision. Rule of Three is a terrifying and heart-wrenching exploration of the baggage we carry from our pasts and the power of friendship to help us try and overcome it. Led by two incredible actresses and a terrific ensemble cast, Rule of Three is a horrifying cinematic thrill ride bound to pack an emotional punch".

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Thomasin McKenzie & Katie Douglas to Star in New Horror Trilogy THE RULE OF THREE

Thomasin Mckenzie Katie Douglas Horror Trilogy The Rule Of Three

Thomasin McKenzie ("JoJo Rabbit", "Last Night in Soho") and Katie Douglas ("Clown in a Cornfield", Netflix's "Ginny & Georgia") are set to star in the horror film "The Rule of Three", which is the first in a new horror trilogy adapted from bestselling thriller author Sam Ripley’s novel of the same name. James Roday Rodriguez ("Gravy") directs from a script co-written by Todd Harthan (Hulu's "High Potential") and Rodriguez.

Here is the film's official logline: "Beware, Beware, The Rule of Three, It's coming for you, like it came for me… Are Amy (Douglas) and her family plagued by a deadly curse? Every three years, death strikes under mysterious circumstances, horrifically killing family members. It's almost three years to the day since Amy’s parents' death, and Amy realises the curse must strike her next. With the help of her best friend Lizzy (McKenzie), the two friends try to cheat Amy's death and find a way to reverse the curse. But is Amy's fate already sealed? Bad things always happen in threes, so they say…"

"Smile" and "Smile 2" production company Temple Hill Entertainment have re-teamed with Protagonist Pictures on "The Rule of Three". Protagonist Pictures is launching sales at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey and Isaac Klausner will produce for Temple Hill, with Hal Sadoff and George Berman executive producing. Dave Bishop, James Pugh and George Hamilton serve as executive producers for Protagonist, in collaboration with Rodriguez and Harthan's new shingle, Taft Tennis.

"The Rule of Three" marks Temple Hill and Protagonist Pictures' fourth collaboration, which began with "Clown in a Cornfield", scheduled for a wide U.S. theatrical release on May 9, 2025. The companies also joined forces on the high-concept horror "Monitor", currently in production, and Simon Curtis' "Encore".

Protagonist Pictures' CEO, Dave Bishop had this to say about the project: "The Rule of Three is the kind of gripping horror that gets under your skin and stays there. It's a bold, elevated horror with an unsettling psychological edge that taps into something universal - and terrifying...a truly wild ride. With Temple Hill's expertise in the genre paired with a chillingly sharp concept, this is a must see for horror fans and audiences worldwide."

Temple Hill's Marty Bowen added "We were immediately hooked by James' vision for a fresh and terrifying curse movie revolving around the notorious lore behind the number 3. Centred on a ride-or-die friendship between two young women, set against the nostalgic backdrop of the 90's, and underpinned by James' trademark wit, we know that audiences will find The Rule of Three scary and hilarious in equal measure. And with this being the first in the franchise, there are many jaw-dropping twists and turns to come."

"This is any director's dream — supportive and mustached producers, an incredible cast and material that defies the ways we try to define 'genre' filmmaking. Come for the terror, stay for the storytelling" said Rodriguez.

Thomasin McKenzie can next be seen in Bleecker Street's comedy "Fackham Hall" from comedian Jimmy Carr, and the historical musical drama "Ann Lee" from "The Brutalist" co-writer Mona Fastvold and writer/director Brady Corbet

Katie Douglas can be seen as the lead in "Clown in a Cornfield".

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

New on Blu-ray: PSYCH - The Complete Collection

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