Darren Aronofsky-Produced ‘Pendulum’ Rated R for “Bloody Violent Content” • Living-Dead

We’ve yet to see a trailer, a poster, or even a still from Pendulum, but its MPA rating gives us a taste of what to expect from the mysterious horror thriller. The film is rated R for “some strong/bloody violent content, sexuality, drug use, nudity, and language.” Produced by Darren Aronofsky, Pendulum marks the feature […]

We’ve yet to see a trailer, a poster, or even a still from Pendulum, but its MPA rating gives us a taste of what to expect from the mysterious horror thriller.

The film is rated R for “some strong/bloody violent content, sexuality, drug use, nudity, and language.”

Produced by Darren Aronofsky, Pendulum marks the feature directorial debut of Black Swan screenwriter Mark Heyman from his own script.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception), Phoebe Dynevor (“Bridgerton”), Jacki Weaver (Bird Box), and Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”) star.

The film follows young couple Patrick (Gordon-Levitt) and Abigail (Dynevor) on a journey to a new-age retreat in New Mexico, drawn by the possibility of recovering with the much-revered mystical healer Ella-Rose (Weaver) after going through a traumatic event.

Patrick is willing to do anything to help his wife but becomes distrustful of Ella-Rose even as Abigail falls under her spell. As paranoia builds, the couple must determine whether Ella-Rose’s intense spiritual practices offer genuine healing or mask a terrifying truth that threatens to consume them both.

Aronofsky produces through his Protozoa outfit along with Jacob Jaffke (X, Dream Scenario) for Motel Mojave and Dave Caplan (Longlegs, The Monkey) for C2.