If you’re looking for a high-energy late summer communal thrill I’ve got the perfect upcoming release for you; it’sRadio Silence’sReady or Not. The movie starsSamara Weavingas Grace, a newlywed spending her wedding night at her husband’s family’s estate. The thing is, her husband’s family owns a boardgame empire and they’ve got an unusual tradition for welcoming someone new into the family - Grace has to play a game.
Yes,Ready or Notis basically Hide and Seek: The Movie, but it takes that concept and runs with it better than I ever could have imagined, giving the family tradition some real depth and mystery, and also packing the film with one wild set piece after the next. That being said, it’s a real treat to bring you this exclusiveReady or Notfeaturette putting the spotlight on the team behind the film, Radio Silence. The group includes directorsMatt Bettinelli-OlpinandTyler Gillett, and producerChad Villella. You’re going to want to get familiar with those names ASAP and the featurette at the top of this article serves as an excellent introduction.
The piece also puts the spotlight on Weaving who further proves she’s a star inReady or Not. And if you haven’t seen her work inAsh vs. Evil DeadSeason 1,MayhemandThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, you’re going to want to circle back and catch those after.
Be sure to keep an eye out for even moreReady or Notcontent coming to Collider very soon. Not only will the August 15th edition ofThe Witching Hourfeature an hour-long chat with Radio Silence, but we’re also putting theCollider Spotlighton Weaving on August 19th. Keep an eye out for all of that and don’t missReady or Notwhen it hits theaters on August 23rd. And if you need even more convincing, give the red-band trailer a watch below:
Here’s the official synopsis forReady or Not:
Ready or Not follows a young bride (Samara Weaving) as she joins her new husband’s (Mark O’Brien) rich, eccentric family (Adam Brody, Henry Czerny, Andie MacDowell) in a time-honored tradition that turns into a lethal game with everyone fighting for their survival.
