# Pendulum horror film release

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pendulum-horror-film-release
> Updated: 2026-08-31T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The teaser trailer for the psychological horror film ‘Pendulum’ has been released. Directed by Mark Heyman and produced by Darren Aronofsky, the film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor as a married couple seeking healing at a new-age retreat in New Mexico.

As the narrative unfolds, the characters experience growing tension: Abigail becomes influenced by the retreat’s enigmatic leader, played by Jacki Weaver, while Patrick grows suspicious of the group’s motives. The film, which features elements of supernatural tension and potential spell work, has received an R rating for strong bloody violence, drug use, nudity, and language. It is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release on January 1, 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Pendulum horror film trailer debuts starring Phoebe Dynevor

The trailer for Pendulum, a psychological horror film directed by Mark Heyman and produced by Darren Aronofsky, has debuted. Starring Phoebe Dynevor and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, it hits theaters in January 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pendulum-horror-film-trailer-debuts-starring-phoebe-dynevor

### 2026-08-27: Pendulum horror film teaser features Joseph Gordon-Levitt

A teaser has been released for Pendulum, a new horror film starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor, set at a New Mexico retreat. The movie is slated for release on January 1, 2027.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pendulum-horror-film-teaser-features-joseph-gordon-levitt

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