What happens when you put a bunch of attractive astronauts in space with the first evidence oflife on Mars? Very bad things, apparently. At least assuming this brand new red band trailer forLifeis to be believed. Not that we are implying this movie is at all true or even plausible, but it definitely looks like a violent, scary and tense sci-fi movie that won’t end well for those who are trapped aboard the space station with this mysterious alien.
Sonydecided to drop this latest trailer online just ahead of the upcoming release forLife, which is scheduled to hit theaters in less than two weeks. The previous trailers and clips that have been released were a bit more secretive, trying to keep the alien creature out of sight and worked on building some more mysterious tension. That isn’t really the case with this latest red band trailer. There is a lot of violent shots and we get our best look at the creature yet. Additionally, this movie is more and more starting to look like an homage to the originalAlien. So much so that it may toe the line between homage and borderline remake. We’ll have to wait and see which side of the line the movie ultimately falls on, but for now, here is the official synopsis forLife.
“Life tells the story of the six-member crew of the International Space Station that is on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence ofextraterrestrial lifeon Mars. As the crew begins to conduct research, their methods end up having unintended consequences and the life form proves more intelligent than anyone ever expected.”
Outside of having a very promising cast and a seemingly fun premise, there is a lot of talent behind the camera that makesLifean intriguing sci-fi movie. Perhaps most notably,DeadpoolwritersRhett ReeseandPaul Wernickpenned the script forLifeand as an added bonus, they are reuniting withRyan Reynoldsagain for this movie, which should encourage anyone who liked what they did withDeadpool. As good as this movie looks, it is going to have a tough first weekend at the box office. Lionsgate is also releasing theirPower Rangersreboot the same weekend andDax Shephard’s R-ratedChipsis also dropping. Additionally,Beauty and the Beastwill be entering its second weekend of release and early tracking points to that movie being an absolute smash, so there will be a lot of competition facingLife.
The cast for the movie includes the previously mentionedRyan Reynolds,Jake Gyllenhaal, as well asRebecca Ferguson,Hiroyuki Sanada,Ariyon Bakare, andOlga Dihovichnay. The movie is being directed byDaniel Espinosaand is set for release on March 24. Be sure to check out the very intense and scary new red band trailer forLifefor yourself below.
