Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan and Riverdale star Lili Reinhart are set to captivate audiences in a groundbreaking horror film that uniquely narrates the chilling story of a serial killer from a dog’s perspective.

One of the most anticipated films making waves at Berlin?s European Film Market next week is Bad Boy. This genre-defying horror feature stars acclaimed actors Ke Huy Quan, known for his roles in Everything Everywhere All At Once, Love Hurts, and Loki, alongside Lili Reinhart from Riverdale, Hustlers, and Chemical Hearts. The film is being skillfully produced by Dave Caplan, who previously worked on last year?s gripping thriller Longlegs and the innovative horror movie M3GAN, in collaboration with Divide/Conquer?s Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath.

Bad Boy features the talents of Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan and the dynamic Lili Reinhart. The film is helmed by director Jacob Chase, noted for his work in Come Play and The Girl in the Woods, and is based on a compelling script by Travis Braun. According to an exclusive report from Deadline, Bad Boy intriguingly ?charts a young woman?s fight to escape a deadly serial killer through the eyes of man?s best friend, his faithful dog.? With Quan and Reinhart?s contracts finalized, the production team is currently on the lookout for a canine co-star, rumored to be a terrier.

Here?s the intriguing synopsis for Bad Boy:

?Gary is a good boy who loves his new owner, Cameron (Ke Huy Quan). He enjoys treats and belly rubs, living a blissful life. However, there?s a mysterious basement that Gary is not allowed to enter. Even if he could, doors are not something he can unlock. Yet, there?s a girl (Lili Reinhart) trapped in the basement, and she can’t come out to play. Unbeknownst to Gary, he might be her only hope for escape.?

Ah, now it all makes sense.

?I love dogs. More than people. And I?m tired of seeing horror movies where the dog is the first one to die!? exclaimed director Chase. ?They?re not just pets; they?re our best friends. I believe it?s time for a horror film where the dog is the hero. Bad Boy embodies loyalty, instinct, and the profound bond between humans and dogs. It promises to deliver a highly original, grounded, and deeply suspenseful take on the horror thriller genre. I?m excited to work with Ke and Lili on roles that are completely different from anything they?ve tackled before.?

As a fellow dog lover, I resonate with this sentiment, preferring the companionship of dogs over people, and even cats over dogs, so this film certainly piques my interest.

Bad Boy presents a refreshing perspective on horror, and I am all in for this innovative approach. Let?s get excited for this thrilling ride!

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