The ‘M3GAN’ Trailer Has People Rooting For A Killer Doll
The horror movie “M3GAN” might not be coming out until 2023, but based on response to the trailer, released Oct. 11, people are ready to attend — or run away screaming.
As reported by Today, “M3GAN” follows the story of eight-year-old Cady (Violet McGraw) girl who moves in with her aunt Gemma (Allison Williams) after her parents die.
Gemma, a toy roboticist, introduces her niece to a life-like doll she programmed at work to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. She sings, speaks, and dances, and her number one goal in life is to protect Cady from mental and physical harm.
But while M3GAN, a prototype for a Model 3 Generative Android, is just a doll, things quickly escalate as she becomes more than just a toy, but a deadly murderer.
“M3GAN” is produced by Jason Blum and James Wan, who also co-wrote “Annabelle,” about another terrifying, sentient doll. It’s directed by Gerard Johnstone and Akela Cooper wrote the screenplay. The movie hits theaters on Jan. 13., marking the return of Williams to the horror genre after her performance in “Get Out.” The voice of M3GAN is played by Jenna Davis.
The trailer provides a glimpse into the warped friendship Cady and M3GAN form. They bond over games, dancing, and other normal child things. Gemma says that it’s the happiest she’d seen Cady since her parent’s died.
But after building a strong connection, one of Gemma’s co-workers raises concerns. “They could be building emotional connections that are too hard to untangle,” one of Gemma’s co-workers says … which — surprise, surprise — is exactly what happens.
Watch the trailer below:
