The rundown
Pendulum (2027)
It shares its release window with The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part II, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
Pendulum opens in theaters on January 1, 2027.
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In Theaters · January 1, 2027
Pendulum
Trailer Reactions
Scored from what 13 creators said on camera while watching the trailer, out loud, in their own YouTube reaction videos. A proprietary Reactr score. How the score works
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Horror · Mystery
Surrender completely.
A couple, journeys to a retreat in New Mexico seeking healing. Patrick grows skeptical of the retreat's leader as Abigail falls under her influence. They wonder if the group's practices offer genuine healing or conceal a terrifying truth.
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The Trailer
The official Pendulum trailer, right here
Dropped October 29, 2026
Creator Reactions
What creators said about the Pendulum trailer
Creators posted 13 reaction videos to YouTube watching this trailer. Reactr scored what they actually said, out loud, on camera, and combined it into the Reactr Rating shown at the top of this page. The 12 that counted most are below. How the score works.
Do you think it looks good? Do you think it's going to be
get [ __ ] real hyped. This is This is like how you
So, let's go ahead and check this trailer out and see
sighs] Love paranormal films. My favorites are Insidious universe and
Um Norman Reedus, he's pretty good. I don't think I've seen Jena Malone
This looks good by the way. It's interesting honestly and it's
any case, it looks potentially worth seeing. Though, like in the case of
this looks [ __ ] awful, terrifying. Oh my god. Thing Darren Aronofsky
Wow. That was called Pendulum. Very horrific looking.
screaming] What if you could heal your wife? Wouldn't you be willing to try
it could do her some good. Hey, it's Daryl from The Walking
it could do her some good. So, that's not all. Tell
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Reactr Verdict
Did Pendulum deliver on its trailer?
69The trailer
13 reaction videos scored. See them all
13 reaction videos scored. See them all
?The film itself
scored from reactions posted after release
scored from reactions posted after release
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Behind the film
The history behind Pendulum
The film comes from Protozoa Pictures, Motel Mojave and C2 Motion Picture Group. Mark Heyman is in the director’s chair. It clocks in at 1 hour 49 minutes. It carries an R rating in the US.
Who’s on the poster
Who you’ll see in the trailer
The cast is fronted by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Phoebe Dynevor and Jena Malone. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Patrick.
Why hit record on this one
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Reactions on Reactr
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When does Pendulum come out?
Pendulum is scheduled to open in US theaters on January 1, 2027. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Pendulum?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Phoebe Dynevor, Jena Malone, Norman Reedus and Jacki Weaver lead the cast, directed by Mark Heyman.
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