Max Eigenmann in ‘Raging Grace’ Horror Trailer – SXSW 2023 Winner
by Alex Billington
November 8, 2023
Source: YouTube
“You should’ve just stopped at cleaning toilets.” Brainstorm Media has revealed the first official trailer for Raging Grace, an indie horror thriller made by filmmaker Paris Zarcilla – making his feature directorial debut. The film premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival earlier this year, where it won the Grand Jury Prize as well as the Thunderbird Rising Award. Arriving on VOD to watch this December. An undocumented Filipina immigrant and her daughter become ensnared by horrifying truth while working as a caretaker for a terminally ill old man. As they take care of this strange man, they unwittingly become entangled in a chilling secret. Starring Max Eigenmann, Jaeden Boadilla, Leanne Best, and David Hayman as Mr. Garrett. It also won awards at the Neufchâtel Fantasia Film Festival, including the Audience Award. While this story isn’t particularly unique nowadays (also see Sundance winner Nanny), there is clearly something going on in this. Looks like it has some especially eerie moments. Very good trailer, this will make you sit up straight.
Here’s the first official trailer (+ poster) for Paris Zarcilla’s Raging Grace, direct from YouTube:
Joy (Max Eigenmann) is an undocumented Filipino immigrant struggling to do the best she can to support her daughter, Grace (Jaeden Boadilla). She secures the perfect job: taking care of an extremely wealthy but terminal old man. The new position pays well and guarantees a roof over their heads, but very soon, Joy and Grace start to realize everything is not as it seems. Something is festering beneath the surface, threatening all they have worked for… Raging Grace is both written and directed by newcomer filmmaker Paris Zarcilla, making his feature directorial debut after a few short films and other projects previously. Produced by Chi Thai. This initially premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival earlier this year, where it won the Grand Jury Prize. Brainstorm Media will debut Paris Zarcilla’s Raging Grace in select US theaters on December 1st, 2023, then on VOD starting December 8th coming up this fall. Who wants to watch?