Here’s a new trailer and poster for a film we absolutely loved on the festival circuit this year; Jim Cummings’ excellent The Beta Test. The film is a scathing satire of outdated Hollywood sleaze, rampant consumerism and an adulterous horror story for a hyper-connected digital generation.
Shortly before his wedding, ruthless talent agent, Jordan (Jim Cummings) receives a mysterious envelope offering no-strings-attached sex with a stranger in a hotel room. Initially amused, then intrigued, he becomes obsessed by the idea of a secret erotic adventure and impulsively accepts. But will he regret his choices when his meticulous, superficial world threatens to collapse under the weight of his burgeoning lies?
The film had a world premiere at this year’s Berlinale, and was then screened at Edinburgh during the summer where we caught it. Our critic Awais Irfan said: ‘Completely engrossing, The Beta Test complete with Cummings’ trademark quirk and awkward wit with sustained tension and jet-black ideas of identity and toxic masculinity.’
You can read his full review of the film here.
The Beta Test opens in cinemas on 15th October. Here’s the new trailer. Check out the brand new poster above.
