A24’s latest offering, Medusa Deluxe, presents a beauty pageant gone awry as a hairstyling competition swerves into dangerous territory. The brainchild of writer and director Thomas Hardiman, this film is a cocktail of dark humor, suspenseful murder, and domestic drama. Scheduled for release on VOD and select theaters on August 11, the newly dropped trailer for Medusa Deluxe invites you into the backdrop of a competition where beauty can be lethal.
This film marks the maiden full-length project for Hardiman, who has been directing short films for the past decade, including Pitch Black Panacea (2020) and Radical Hardcore (2015) — the latter bagged the BFI’s Network Pick Series. This new venture draws inspiration from Hardiman’s personal experiences, including childhood memories of waiting for his mother at the hair salon.
First unveiled at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland the previous year, the film went on to clinch the award for Best Direction at Austin’s Fantastic Fest. This came as no surprise, considering the entire film, shot by Irish cinematographer Robbie Ryan, seems to unfold in real time through one continuous shot. Ryan’s previous collaborations include Marriage Story, C’mon C’mon, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite. Ryan teamed up with Lanthimos once again on Poor Things, a darkly humorous sci-fi film starring Emma Stone that will hit the screens this September. The unveiling of the trailer was accompanied by fresh stills from the film.
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The star cast of Medusa Deluxe includes Anita-Joy Uwajeh, notable for her role in the TV series Vampire Academy, and Clare Perkins, who has been a part of the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or winner Secrets & Lies. The cast also features Darrell D’Silva, Debris Stevenson, Harriet Webb, Heider Ali, Kae Alexander, Kayla Meikle, Lilit Lesser, Luke Pasqualino, and Nicholas Karimi.
A24 Continues Its Winning Streak
Medusa Deluxe is the newest addition to A24’s illustrious portfolio, coming on the heels of their Oscar-winning masterpiece Everything Everywhere All At Once. The film bagged numerous awards, including Best Actress for Michelle Yeoh, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Editing, and Best Original Screenplay. A24’s 2023 lineup includes Ari Aster’s Beau is Afraid, You Hurt My Feelings, Past Lives, and Showing Up, and the Australian horror film Talk to Me by YouTube star RackaRacka, set for release later this month.
Medusa Deluxe will hit select theaters and VOD on August 11. Have a look at the trailer and the detailed synopsis below:
A collection of talented, ambitious, and fiercely competitive hairstylists converge for a competition in England, only to discover a murder among them before the contest can begin. Traversing neon-lit corridors and dressing rooms behind the scenes, the competitors unravel deep-seated grievances and secrets while looking for the culprit in their midst, all served up in this wickedly amusing murder mystery from first-time filmmaker Thomas Hardiman.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Medusa Deluxe Trailer
What is the premise of the film ‘Medusa Deluxe’?
‘Medusa Deluxe’ is a darkly humorous murder mystery set in the backdrop of a hairstyling competition, where beauty can be lethal. It’s about ambitious hairstylists who discover a murder among them before the contest can begin.
Who is the director of ‘Medusa Deluxe’?
‘Medusa Deluxe’ is directed by Thomas Hardiman, known for his short films like ‘Pitch Black Panacea’ and ‘Radical Hardcore.’
When and where will ‘Medusa Deluxe’ be released?
‘Medusa Deluxe’ is scheduled for release on VOD and in select theaters on August 11.
Who are some of the cast members in ‘Medusa Deluxe’?
‘Medusa Deluxe’ features Anita-Joy Uwajeh, known for her role in ‘Vampire Academy,’ and Clare Perkins, who appeared in the Palme d’Or-winning ‘Secrets & Lies.’ The cast also includes Darrell D’Silva, Debris Stevenson, Harriet Webb, Heider Ali, Kae Alexander, Kayla Meikle, Lilit Lesser, Luke Pasqualino, and Nicholas Karimi.
Who is the production company behind ‘Medusa Deluxe’?
‘Medusa Deluxe’ is produced by A24, a company known for its Oscar-winning films such as ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once.’
Who is the cinematographer for ‘Medusa Deluxe’?
The film was shot by Irish cinematographer Robbie Ryan, known for his work on ‘Marriage Story,’ ‘C’mon C’mon,’ and ‘The Favourite.’
What other films has A24 released or plan to release in the same year as ‘Medusa Deluxe’?
In addition to ‘Medusa Deluxe,’ A24 has also released ‘Beau is Afraid,’ ‘You Hurt My Feelings,’ ‘Past Lives,’ and ‘Showing Up.’ They are also set to release the Australian horror film ‘Talk to Me’ from YouTube sensation RackaRacka later this month.
More about Medusa Deluxe Trailer
- A24 Official Website
- Thomas Hardiman IMDb Profile
- Robbie Ryan IMDb Profile
- Anita-Joy Uwajeh IMDb Profile
- Clare Perkins IMDb Profile
- Everything Everywhere All At Once IMDb Page
- Beau is Afraid IMDb Page
- Talk to Me IMDb Page
