A new trailer has arrived from Searchlight Pictures for Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming Nightmare Alley, which has already had some great reviews from those who have been lucky enough to see it.
When charismatic but down-on-his-luck Stanton Carlisle (Bradley Cooper) endears himself to clairvoyant Zeena (Toni Collette) and her has-been mentalist husband Pete (David Strathairn) at a travelling carnival, he crafts a golden ticket to success, using this newly acquired knowledge to grift the wealthy elite of 1940s New York society. With the virtuous Molly (Rooney Mara) loyally by his side, Stanton plots to con a dangerous tycoon (Richard Jenkins) with the aid of a mysterious psychiatrist (Cate Blanchett) who might be his most formidable opponent yet.
Rumors are that this could be a film to land Bradley Cooper and Oscar nomination – if not a win. I’m really looking forward to this one, and if the critics are right, we’re in for an absolute treat.
Nightmare Alley is released into cinemas in January. The 22nd, to be specific.
