Isotre Films unveiled the first look teaser trailer and image for ‘Stomach It,’ the psychological horror film from director Peter Klausner (Closing). The film stars Jon Lee Richardson (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F) as a crime scene cleaner struggling to stay sane in his unconventional job.
The film will have its world premiere at the 55th Nashville Film Festival and is also set to be screened at Los Angeles’ Screamfest and the Chicago Horror Film Festival.
In ‘Stomach It’, a crime scene cleaner struggles with emotionally detaching from the deceased’s personal possessions. While on a late night job, he convinces himself a monstrous presence is toying with him.
“The idea for Stomach It came about when I first read about crime scene cleaning. Intrigued, I started digging deeper. Every company shared the same qualification needed for the job: a strong stomach. That gave me the idea for a character; a person who struggles stomaching their job.” said Klausner.
He continued, “I became fascinated by the psychological aspects of the job and how you are expected to emotionally detach. This body horror story goes to the core of the most raw and visceral parts of the human psyche and aims to connect with audiences at the deepest levels.”
The main character in ‘Stomach It’, Joel (Richardson), fixates on objects left behind by the deceased such as a toy horse at an accidental shooting or a colorful toy at an overdose. Joel tries to detach by turning photos around, disposing of final meals, covering photos on mirrors, and covering personal objects like stuffed animals, but it doesn’t work. Joel has an incredibly difficult time trying to digest his trauma.
“Joel was hands down one of the toughest roles I’ve ever taken on, but also one of the most rewarding. I genuinely loved every second of the project.” said Richardson.
‘Stomach It’ explores what happens when a sensitive soul struggles to cope with experiencing trauma on a daily basis. Emotions take residence within our physical selves, growing and rotting when not released, acting like a ticking time bomb. It asks the most fundamental of human questions: Do we have the guts to face our problems straight on or do we let them fester until they become something increasingly monstrous?
Watch the teaser trailer for Stomach It.
Inspired by how Black Swan utilizes body horror to visualize the character’s mental deterioration, Stomach It visualizes and takes a deep dive into the main character’s internal issues.
Producer Torey Rubin (RWBY, Zall Good) says, “Body horror captivates audiences worldwide because it pushes boundaries, both visually and emotionally, making it a genre that is as commercially viable as it is artistically daring. Its raw, intrinsic appeal challenges filmmakers and audiences to step out of their comfort zones. Body horrors’ bold ambition paves the way for new kinds of storytelling that resonates deeply with viewers of all ages across the globe.”
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