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Brian Duffield, known for penning critically acclaimed mid-budget genre films like "The Babysitter" and "Love and Monsters," and directing the highly praised alien invasion thriller "No One Will Save You," is set to deliver another compelling survival thriller this fall with "Whalefall." The film, which promises a unique premise, has just unveiled its first trailer and a new teaser poster (pictured below).
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"Whalefall" is based on Daniel Kraus's 2023 novel of the same name. The story follows Jay Gardiner, who, after the death of his father, goes scuba diving off the Central California coast to search for his father's remains. However, his quest takes a terrifying turn when he is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. Trapped inside the whale's belly with only an hour of oxygen left, Jay soon realizes that the life lessons his father once taught him might be his only hope for escape. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States on October 16, 2026.
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Duffield directs "Whalefall" from a screenplay he co-wrote with original author Daniel Kraus. The star-studded cast features Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, Emily Rudd, John Ortiz, Austin Abrams, and Jane Levy. Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard serves as a producer on the project.