Dakota Johnson's horror movie initially scheduled for 2025 in theaters, but removed 8 months ago, now sets surprise streaming premiere
Dakota Fanning's latest project, the horror thriller Vicious, is set to make its debut on digital platforms and Paramount+ on October 10, 2025[1][2][3]. The film will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in September 2025.
In Vicious, Fanning plays Polly, a woman who receives a mysterious box from an unexpected late-night visitor. The box comes with instructions to place three items inside: something she needs, something she hates, and something she loves. What starts as a strange ritual quickly turns into a waking nightmare. Polly finds herself trapped in a terrifying world where reality bends and memory betrays, forcing her to confront darkness both around and within her before it consumes everything and everyone she cares about[2][3].
Fanning, who made her acting debut when she was just five years old, has previously worked in the horror genre, including roles in War of the Worlds, Hide and Seek, and The Watchers. The actress found the experience of making Vicious "insane in the best way" and described the film as "very different" from anything she's done before[4].
The film is directed and scripted by Bryan Bertino, famous for The Strangers, and also stars Mary McCormack, Kathryn Hunter, Rachel Blanchard, and Devyn Nekoda[1][2][3]. As of now, a trailer for Vicious has not been released.
It's worth noting that Vicious was previously pulled from Paramount's theatrical calendar eight months ago. Fanning, however, remains "high on the experience" of making the film[5]. The actress made her comments about Vicious in an interview with Deadline.
Vicious is not the only upcoming horror movie. Other horror films mentioned in the article include several unnamed projects[1]. With its intriguing plot and Fanning's compelling performance, Vicious promises to be a must-watch for horror fans and Fanning's admirers alike.
[1] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/paramount-horror-movies-1235086188 [2] https://deadline.com/2023/03/dakota-fanning-bryan-bertino-vicious-paramount-horror-movie-1235132626/ [3] https://www.ign.com/articles/dakota-fanning-horror-movie-vicious-cast-plot-release-date [4] https://www.collider.com/dakota-fanning-vicious-interview/ [5] https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/06/dakota-fanning-vicious-horror-movie-paramount
- Dakota Fanning's upcoming horror thriller, "Vicious," offers a unique blend of entertainment that will captivate both horror fans and her admirers alike, as it promises a compelling performance from the actress.
- In addition to "Vicious," other intriguing horror movies are also set to be released, making this an exciting time for the horror genre.
- Streaming platforms and digital services will be the primary destinations for watching "Vicious," as it is scheduled to debut on Paramount+ on October 10, 2025.
- For those who enjoy staying updated on the latest news and deals in the world of movies and TV, keeping an eye on the releases of "Vicious" and other upcoming horror projects would be a wise choice.
