Daisy Ridley to Star in New Road Trip Horror Film
Los Angeles, Thursday, 5 November 2026.
Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon, and Simon Rex are attached to lead the independent horror feature ‘Get Rid of It,’ following two sisters battling a terrifying non-human pregnancy.
A Star-Studded Horror Collaboration Emerges
The independent horror landscape is heating up with the announcement of ‘Get Rid of It,’ a road trip thriller starring Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon, and Simon Rex [1][2][3]. The trio will reunite with director Ry Russo-Young, whose previous work includes the critically acclaimed ‘Before I Fall’ and Apple TV+ series ‘Shrinking’ [1][2][3]. The film, set to begin production in early 2027, marks a strategic investment in mid-budget genre cinema, a sector that has shown resilience amid fluctuating theatrical box office dynamics [1][2][3].
Plot Unveiled: A Pregnancy Turned Nightmare
The film follows sisters Harper (Ridley) and Jessie (Bacon) on a cross-country road trip that takes a sinister turn when Harper discovers she is pregnant after a one-night stand with a mysterious drifter named Miller (Rex) [1][2][3]. The sisters soon realize that the entity growing inside Harper may not be human, forcing them into a fight for survival against an unseen and potentially supernatural threat [1][2][3]. Russo-Young described the project as ‘propulsive and playful,’ emphasizing its ‘compelling point of view and heart beneath the horror’ [1][2][3].
Behind the Scenes: Production and Packaging Strategy
Produced by David Lancaster, whose credits include Oscar-nominated ‘Whiplash’ and box office hits ‘Nightcrawler’ and ‘Drive,’ ‘Get Rid of It’ is being packaged and financed by Upgrade, CAA Media Finance, and Range Select [1][2][3]. The film is set to premiere at the American Film Market (AFM) this week, where sales teams will pitch the project to international buyers [1][2][3]. Lancaster’s involvement signals continued confidence in genre films as a reliable investment, particularly in the independent sector where budgets and risks are carefully managed [1][2][3].
Industry Implications: Genre Films as a Resilient Investment
The casting of Ridley, Bacon, and Rex, all of whom have proven box office draw and critical acclaim, underscores the financial viability of mid-budget horror films [1][2][3]. Recent trends in the independent film sector show a growing preference for high-concept genre films that can attract audiences while keeping production costs in check [1][2][3]. With production slated to begin in Q1 2027, ‘Get Rid of It’ is poised to capitalize on this momentum, offering a blend of star power, innovative storytelling, and commercial appeal [1][2][3].