Following the wild, unexpected success of Paranormal Activity, director Oren Peli set out on his next project, another low-budget horror feature titled Area 51. Beginning production in 2009, there was word of reshoots but it’s mostly been radio silence on teh project for the last half-decade. Finally today we have our first look and news on when it’ll arrive. Set to debut on VOD on May 15th, as well as Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas across the country, today brings the first trailer.
The story follows a group of friends on a weekend trip to Vegas who then stupidly try and break into Area 51, where they find terrifying proof of alien presence. Considering this was made long before the barrage of found-footage films, it’ll be interesting to see if it feels like that’s the case. It’s also quite unusual Peli hasn’t directed any films at all in the meantime, but hopefully we’ll be surprised come next month. Check out the preview below for the film starring Reid Warner, Darrin Bragg, Ben Rovner, and Jelena Nik.
Witness a new vision of terror from director Oren Peli. Three young conspiracy theorists attempt to uncover the mysteries of Area 51, the government’s top secret location rumored to have hosted encounters with alien beings. What they find at this hidden facility exposes horrifying, unimaginable secrets. Now you can experience their harrowing adventure in this footage pieced together from documentation of these chilling events.
What do you think of the first trailer?