Abruptio is a new horror movie written and directed by Evan Marlowe, and Screen Rant has a first look at the trailer and poster. The movie, told via puppets, is about a man who wakes up to find an explosive device has been implanted in his neck, only to be forced to carry out crimes in order to stay alive. Abruptio is produced by Kerry Marlowe and by Umbrelic Entertainment co-founders Thomas Zambeck and Brian Katz via Anchor Bay Entertainment.

Screen Rant is excited to debut the poster and trailer for Abruptio. The trailer reveals just how singular the vision for this horror movie is, showcasing its unique visual style and setting the stage for a tension-filled experience. The poster offers a great look at the characters at the heart of the film and hints at the story—and concept—with the smart tagline, “Everyone’s A Puppet.” Take a look at both and get ready to watch Abruptio in theaters starting September 27.

Abruptio’s Cast Combines A Top-Tier Horror Pedigree With New & Surprising Choices

Abruptio’s cast is an exciting and surprising assembly of top-tier actors. Horror fans will no doubt be delighted to see Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund on the cast list as Mr. Salk, and visionary horror director Jordan Peele plays a character named Danny. With Englund retiring as Freddy Krueger and Peele remaining rather selective in taking on projects as an actor, it’s a feat that Marlowe was able to get both actors on board for Abuptio.

Englund and Peele aren’t the only members of the Abruptio cast who have spent plenty of time in the realm of the spooky and gruesome. Les Hackel actor James Marsters enjoyed a long run as Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer which, while not technically horror, often nodded to the genre, and Hana Mae Lee, who plays Chelsea, is known in part for her roles in the horror comedies The Babysitter and The Babysitter: Killer Queen. They’re also joined by House of 1000 Corpses’ Sid Haig, making Abruptio one of the late horror legend’s final performances.

The most surprising addition to the cast, however, is Christopher McDonald as Police Chief Richter. McDonald turned in an iconic performance as Shooter McGavin in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore, and has even teased the possibility of a Happy Gilmore 2. Abruptio marks a unique entry in McDonald’s long list of credits, as the actor is not known for taking on horror projects. For fans of McDonald’s other work ready to check out Abruptio, the actor’s casting in the project is sure to be a welcome surprise.