Bloody Disgusting has debuted the red band trailer for the upcoming horror film Devil’s Workshop, from Lionsgate, and it raises the intriguing question: how far would you go to get that starring role? Clayton (Timothy Granaderos), a failing actor, decides to hang out with a real-life demonologist so that he may better play one on TV. However, in his haste to succeed, he finds himself ensnared in a nightmare world where rituals are real and the repercussions of interacting with demons are catastrophic.
On September 30, the film will debut in cinemas, on digital platforms, and on video-on-demand. Clayton, the protagonist of the teaser, seems to think he’s going to earn a major role as a demonologist in a film, which would help him break out of his acting rut. But his assurance falters when a friend of his, Donald (Emile Hirsch), also enters the race and quickly rises to the top. To ensure his success in landing the part, he gets in touch with Eliza (Radha Mitchell), a demonologist who promises to train him on the job.
He soon finds himself in over his head, though, as she encourages him to participate in a ceremony with demons. To help Clayton face his demons, an exorcism is performed using actual human blood. However, as the weekend progresses and he performs additional rites and is even asked to sacrifice a goat, things take a darker turn. Eliza, whose seeming willingness to aid Clayton may have been a mask for something more evil, stands out as the greatest threat despite the demons’ presence. However, her intentions are unclear, as she flits from being nasty, menacing, and charming with apparent ease.
However, she saves her scariest move for last, and that is to peel back her skin and set fire to an entire room. The trailer for the film, “The startling climax will set your soul fire,” released by Lionsgate becomes more meaningful in light of this. Chris von Hoffman, whose previous features include the 2018 horror picture Monster Party starring Sam Strike and Erin Moriarty, handled the Lionsgate supernatural horror flick. Before making his first feature picture, Drifter, in 2016, he had largely directed shorts. The cast this time included not just Granaderos, Mitchell, and Hirsch, but also Sarah Coffey, Brooke Ramirez, and Miles Doleac. On September 30, you may see Devil’s Workshop in cinemas, stream it online, or rent it at home.