Believe it or not, comedians make great horror filmmakers. Obviously, horror and comedy have similarities in their relationship to visceral reactions, and so genre blends of the two have almost always had success. It’s in recent years especially, though, that people we’ve previously associated with comedy have surprised us with spectacularly scary and profound horror films. Jordan Peele and John Krasinski are the iconic examples, but also Zach Cregger, Kevin Smith, and Bobcat Goldthwait.
Now, Joe Lo Truglio is throwing his comedy hat into the horror ring with Outpost. Lo Truglio is perhaps most beloved for his starring role in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, but he’s had hilariously memorable supporting roles in Superbad, Reno 911!, Role Models, Pineapple Express, and countless other films.
His wife, Beth Dover, is also known for her funny roles in Another Period, Burning Love, Children’s Hospital, Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later, and many more television series. She is now starring in Lo Truglio’s anticipated horror film Outpost, also starring the great Dylan Baker, Becky Ann Baker, Ato Essandoh, Dallas Roberts, Ta’Rea Campbell, Timi Neff, and D.R. Anderson. The synopsis is as follows:
After a violent assault, Kate asks best friend Nickie for help escaping an abusive ex. Nic’s brother, E,arl hires Kate as a fire lookout in northern Idaho. Kate feels the peaceful solitude will help. But the trauma and isolation have other plans. She meets Reggie, a moody widow, and Dan, an odd coworker. Kate’s brutal past plants seeds of paranoia. Her grip on reality slips. To Earl’s dismay, it also disrupts her ability to protect his tower and the town. Their partnership starts to crack.But Kate finds solace in a local hiker, Bertha. Their bond triggers a renewal in Kate unlike anything she’s ever felt. Is it the change she always wanted, or something else … something darker?
You can check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette for Outpost below.
Joe Lo Truglio’s Outpost Comes May 19th
Outpost has been getting some very strong reviews ahead of its release in theaters and on demand beginning May 19th, 2023. Tim Brennan of About Boulder writes, “The fact remains that Joe Lo Truglio is a new voice in horror, one that’s thoughtful when necessary and always committed to going for your guts.”
Melissa Hannon of Horror Geek Life writes, “While Outpost may tell a familiar tale of survival, this elevated indie is a solid entry in the psychological horror subgenre. Fans will always love (Joe Lo) Truglio for his comedic roles, but let’s hope he has more horror up his sleeve.”
You can check out a trailer below before the film hits theaters and on demand May 19th.
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