Trailers of the Week: The Color Purple, Five Nights at Freddy's, Shiny Happy People
Plus Reality and Problemista
Here are some trailers that caught our eye this week…
The Color Purple
Warner Bros. Pictures
Trailer Agency: Zealot
This famous story is now a movie musical, based on the 2005 stage production, which was adapted from the 1982 book of the same name. The trailer shows an impressive ensemble cast, singing heart-stopping songs that Broadway fans know so well. Go to the movies on Dec. 25.
Five Nights at Freddy’s
Universal Pictures
Trailer Agency: Buddha Jones
Five Nights at Freddy’s is a supernatural horror movie, based on the video game series of the same name. The teaser reveals Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games) working as a security guard at a kiddie pizza place, experiencing mysterious events that he can’t explain. Find out more on Oct. 27.
Problemista
A24
Trailer Agency: GrandSon Creative
Problemista is a surrealistic comedy, starring its writer/director, Julio Torres (Saturday Night Live). Set to Liza Minnelli’s version of “New York, New York,” the clip below reveals a young man jumping through various hoops to make it in life. Problemista arrives in August.
Reality
Max
Trailer Agency: JAX
The trailer for this drama flick shows Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria) playing a funny but mysterious young woman, who is being investigated for the unauthorized release of government information about Russian interference in U.S. elections. It gets real on May 29.
Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets
Prime Video
Trailer Agency: Wild Card Creative Group
Shiny Happy People is a docuseries about the Duggar family scandal. The trailer offers a glimpse into how the reality show stars were ultimately exposed for their web of lies designed to cover up sexual abuse. Watch the first episode on June 2.