Drop (film)

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Drop
Drop Poster.jpg
Teaser poster
Directed by Christopher Landon
Written by
  • Jillian Jacobs
  • Chris Roach
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMarc Spicer
Edited byBen Baudhuin
Music by Bear McCreary
Production
companies
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • April 11, 2025 (2025-04-11)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget<$10 million [1]

Drop is an upcoming American mystery thriller film [2] directed by Christopher Landon, and written by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach. The film stars Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Jacob Robinson, Reed Diamond, Gabrielle Ryan, Jeffery Self, Ed Weeks, and Travis Nelson. Follows a widowed mother who is threatened with unimaginable consequences via her phone. The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 11, 2025, by Universal Pictures.

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Premise

Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry, is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone. She is instructed to tell nobody and follow instructions, or the hooded figure she sees on her home security cameras will kill Violet's young son and babysitting sister. Violet must do exactly as directed, or everyone she loves will die. Her unseen tormentor's final directive? Kill Henry. [3]

— Universal Pictures

Cast

Production

In February 2024, it was announced Drop was in development with Christopher Landon directing after exiting Scream 7 , with Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach writing, and Meghann Fahy as the lead. [4]

In March, Brandon Sklenar joined the cast of the film. [5] In April, Jeffery Self, Gabrielle Ryan Spring, [6] Violett Beane and Jacob Robinson [7] were added to the cast. In May, Ed Weeks rounded out the cast. [8]

Filming

Principal photography began in Ireland in late April 2024. [9]

Release

Drop is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 11, 2025. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ 'Drop' is Probably Another Low-Budget Blumhouse Stinker [Trailer]
  2. ↑ "Drop".
  3. ↑ "Drop Movie Debuts Poster at New York Comic Con". October 18, 2024.
  4. ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 23, 2024). "Blumhouse And Platinum Dunes Reunite On Thriller 'Drop' Starring 'White Lotus' Breakout Meghann Fahy; Christopher Landon Directing". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  5. ↑ Kroll, Justin (March 27, 2024). "'1923' Breakout Brandon Sklenar To Co-Star Opposite Meghann Fahy In Christopher Landon's 'Drop' From Platinum Dunes And Blumhouse". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  6. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 24, 2024). "Jeffery Self & Gabrielle Ryan Spring For 'Drop', Christopher Landon's Blumhouse Platinum Dunes Universal Thriller". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  7. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 18, 2024). "Blumhouse & Platinum Dune's Fast-Paced Thriller 'Drop' Sets Violett Beane & Jacob Robinson". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  8. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 13, 2024). "Platinum Dunes & Blumhouse Set Ed Weeks For Christopher Landon's Thriller 'Drop'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Young Irish Tiktok star to make feature film debut". Irish Central. April 19, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  10. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 16, 2024). "Universal Dates 'Five Nights At Freddy's 2,' 'Woman In The Yard' & 'Drop'; 'The Black Phone', 'M3GAN' Sequels Pushed". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 18, 2024.
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