The first trailer forAshhas debuted. Directed by Flying Lotus,Ashsees a woman(Eiza González) as the sole survivor after the crew she was traveling with is brutally murdered. She must figure out if she can trust the man (Aaron Paul) who has been sent to help her on the planet where she is stranded. NeilBlomkamp, director and co-writer of the critically acclaimed alien filmDistrict 9, is an executive producer on theAlien-like science-fiction horrormovie slated for a 2025 release.
Now,RLJE Filmshas releasedthe first trailer featuring haunting images as González’s character tries to remember what happenedbefore she woke up and found her crew had been slaughtered. Check out the trailer below:
Paul’s character tries to encourage her to remember what happened as they traverse the mysterious planet they find themselves on and are confronted by frightening forces. Meanwhile, the motivations of Paul’s character remain unclear as González’s character tries to figure out if he is an ally or foe.
What This First Trailer Means For Ash
It Looks Perfect For Alien Fans
Ash’s blend of science-fiction, horror, and haunting imagery feels very reminiscent oftheAlienfranchise. After the success ofAlien: Romulus, there is clearly more of an appetite for a science-fiction horror story with compelling visual cinematography.The trailer forAshis intentionally light on plot details as it instead strives to leave a strong visual and tonal impacton the viewer, an impact that teases cosmic and horrifying possibilities for these characters.
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From González’s role as Auggie Salazar inNetflix’s3 Body Problemto Paul’s role as Caleb Nichols inWestworldseasons 3 and 4,both actors are experienced at bringing thought-provoking science-fiction stories to life. They will continue to do so inAsh, which is fittingly produced by Blomkamp. His directorial feature film debut,District 9, remains a particularly unsettling work of science-fiction, andAshis poised to continue following in those footsteps.
Our Take On The Ash Trailer
Ash’s Trailer Has The Right Amount Of Intrigue
Ashlooks like it has all the ingredients to please fans of science-fiction horrorand theAlienfranchise with its original story. There is already a palpable sense of mystery as González’s character tries to piece together why all her crew members were killed and whether she can trust Paul’s character. What she sees in the sky at the end of the trailer suggests that these questions are only the tip of the iceberg, though, and that she is on the precipice of a more consequential discovery inAsh.
