Hunter Schafer Stars in ‘Cuckoo’ Horror Movie, Leaves ‘Euphoria’ Behind: Release Date & More

Hunter Schafer Stars in ‘Cuckoo’ Horror Movie, Leaves ‘Euphoria’ Behind: Release Date & More

Thanks to the ‘Euphoria’ series, several actors have achieved stardom, such as Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Hunter Schafer, who in recent years have participated in popular projects.

Although the first two have been trending lately, the one who came to compete with them was the girl who played Jules in the famous HBO series, since a movie will soon be released where she has the main role.

Hunter Schafer stars in psychological thriller ‘Cuckoo’: everything you need to know

It was last April, on April 3, when the first trailer for the horror film Cuckoo was revealed on social media, where Hunter plays Gretchen, a teenager who is forced to move to a resort in the mountains of Germany with her estranged father. his, his new wife. Beth and Alma’s half-sister.

The young woman decides to work at the place, but soon begins to be stalked by a strange woman who follows her every step, which for some unknown reason does not seem disturbing to Mr. König, the owner of the resort.

The film, directed by Tilman Singer, has a cast that includes Jessica Henwick, Marton Csokas, Mila Lieu, Greta Fernández and Dan Stevens, who is known for his participation in the series “Downton Abbey” and for the role of the prince in live action. version of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’, where she appeared alongside Emma Watson.

“Cuckoo” was already screened at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival, held last February, as well as at this year’s SXSW Film and Television Festival in early March.

Film critic David Rooney revealed in a review for “The Hollywood Reporter” portal that the film is able to attract audiences because of the rivalry between the characters of Gretchen and Mr. König.

“In Shafer and Stevens, he has two terrifically compelling opponents. Ultimately, he’s too goofy to be truly creepy, but Cuckoo might be crazy enough to get the attention of a cult.”

Hunter Schafer’s Fans Are Upbeat About Upcoming ‘Cuckoo’ Premiere

“Cuckoo” will hit the big screen on August 9, and fans who have already seen the trailer have been excited on social media about this new role for Hunter, since he had never been in the horror genre before, which they find interesting.

“I never thought I’d see this in a horror movie, it’s great”, “I like the idea, but we’ll see how it goes at the premiere”, “Hunter Schafer as the scream queen of horror movies? I love it”, “This new scene by Hunter, I like it”, “I want to see it now”, “It looks like it has potential for this kind of genre” or “Let it be released now, it looks very interesting”, were some of the comments.

According to the “BBC”, the arrival of the said film coincides with the latest statements of the actress, where she expressed that she no longer wants to play transgender characters in her works.

“I’ve worked really hard to get to where I am, I’ve overcome these very difficult moments of my transition and now I just want to be a girl and move on once and for all. I have been offered many transgender roles and I don’t want to do it. I don’t want to talk “I know I’m one of the most famous trans people in the media right now and I feel responsible, and maybe a little guilty, that I’m not more representative.”

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