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Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex join road-trip horror film
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No new developments are reported in the added coverage: Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex are set to star in the road-trip horror film “Get Rid of It”, directed by Ry Russo-Young. The story follows sisters Harper and Jessie as they travel across the country after Harper discovers she is pregnant by a mysterious drifter; they soon face a fight for survival when the unborn child may not be human.
Gemma Holdway wrote the screenplay, and filming is due to begin in early 2027. Upgrade, CAA Media Finance and Range Select are launching the project at the American Film Market and handling sales. Producer David Lancaster’s credits include “Whiplash”, “Nightcrawler” and “Drive”.
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In short
- Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex will star.
- The road-trip horror film is due to shoot in early 2027.
- Its story centres on a pregnancy with an inhuman twist.
How this story developed
- 52 minutes ago The latest coverage again names Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex as the film’s stars and reiterates its premise, production schedule and sales arrangements, with no new developments reported.
- 1 hour ago Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex are set to star in Ry Russo-Young’s road-trip horror film “Get Rid of It”, in which sisters Harper and Jessie face danger after Harper discovers she is pregnant by a mysterious drifter and the unborn child may not be human; Gemma Holdway wrote the screenplay, filming is due to begin in early 2027, and Upgrade, CAA Media Finance and Range Select are launching the project at the American Film Market and handling sales.
Explained simply
Road-trip horror films combine a journey with frightening or dangerous events along the way. “Get Rid of It” centres on sisters Harper and Jessie, who set off across the country after Harper discovers she is pregnant by a mysterious drifter.
Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex are set to star, with Ry Russo-Young directing from a screenplay by Gemma Holdway. The story turns on whether Harper’s unborn child may be something other than human, putting the sisters’ survival at risk.
The film is due to begin shooting in early 2027. Upgrade, CAA Media Finance and Range Select are presenting it to buyers at the American Film Market, while producer David Lancaster’s previous credits include “Whiplash”, “Nightcrawler” and “Drive”.
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Originally published by Variety as “Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex to Star in Road Trip Horror ‘Get Rid of It’ From ‘Whiplash’ and ‘Drive’ Producer”.