A long-awaited reunion between four college friends takes a strange and increasingly dangerous turn in Terrestrial, a new science-fiction comedy thriller arriving in theatres across the U.S. and Canada on October 16.
The film follows four former college friends who come together for what should be a chance to reconnect and celebrate. But their weekend quickly begins to unravel when their host, a science-fiction writer on the verge of finally achieving success, finds himself confronted by a series of increasingly uncanny events.
As reality itself seems to become difficult to trust, the reunion transforms into something far more unsettling.
When Friendship Meets the Unknown
At the centre of Terrestrial is a group of friends whose relationships are put under enormous pressure when their seemingly ordinary weekend takes an unexpected turn.
Their host is a science-fiction writer who is on the brink of newfound success. For someone who has spent his career imagining strange worlds and impossible scenarios, however, his own reality suddenly begins to feel much harder to understand.
What initially appears to be an unusual reunion gradually becomes something much more disturbing.
Uncanny dangers begin appearing around the group, forcing the writer to question what is actually happening. As events become increasingly difficult to explain, maintaining his grip on reality becomes just as important as surviving whatever has entered their lives.
Terrestrial
- Director: Steve Pink
- Starring: Jermaine Fowler, James Morosini, Pauline Chalamet, Violett Beane, Edy Modica, Rob Yang, Brendan Hunt, Harrison Cone
- Genre: Thriller, Science Fiction, Comedy
- Runtime: 90 mins
- User Rating: ★ 2.3
A Sci-Fi Story With a Comedic Edge
Terrestrial blends science fiction, comedy and suspense, using the reunion setting to create a contained story where the characters’ personal relationships are just as important as the mysterious events surrounding them.
That combination gives the film an opportunity to explore some familiar science-fiction ideas—reality, perception and the possibility of the unknown—while keeping the focus on a group of friends who are simply trying to figure out what is happening to them.
The result looks poised to deliver an unusual mix of friendship, paranoia and genre-driven chaos.
Jermaine Fowler Leads the Cast
The film features Jermaine Fowler, James Morosini, Pauline Chalamet and Edy Modica, with Rob Yang and Brendan Hunt also appearing.
Fowler leads a cast that gives the story a strong comedic foundation, while the increasingly strange circumstances surrounding the characters introduce a darker and more unpredictable element.
With four friends at the centre of the story, the chemistry between the characters will be crucial as their reunion transforms from a celebration into a fight to understand what is real.
Steve Pink Directs
Terrestrial is directed by Steve Pink, a filmmaker known for his work across comedy and genre filmmaking.
Pink’s experience with character-driven comedy makes him an interesting choice for a story that combines friendship and humour with increasingly bizarre science-fiction circumstances.
The screenplay comes from Samuel Johnson, with Connor Diedrich also credited on the project.
Terrestrial Cast & Crew
Cast:
- Jermaine Fowler
- James Morosini
- Pauline Chalamet
- Edy Modica
- Rob Yang
- Brendan Hunt
Director: Steve Pink
Writer: Samuel Johnson
Also credited: Connor Diedrich
Coming to Theatres October 16
Terrestrial will receive a theatrical release across the United States and Canada on October 16.
The film marks the first theatrical release from Aero Films, making its arrival an important milestone for the company.
