The “pop star thriller” has transformed from a gimmick to a full-fledged subgenre over the last few years. Trap, Smile 2, and Hurry Up Tomorrow all showed the darker side of musical fame from different angles, but none delved into the loneliness of performance stardom seen in movies like Black Swan or Vox Lux.
That looks like it’s about to change. Mother Mary, the next movie from Green Knight director David Lowery, focuses on the tense relationship between a pop star and a fashion designer, and it includes an all-star cast and a surprising supernatural twist. Check out the trailer below:
