{
  "id": 8955668,
  "title": "Jeremy Saulnier’s ‘Slayground’ Gets Mysterious First Trailer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/jeremy-saulniers-slayground-gets-mysterious-first-trailer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T15:55:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/slayground-teaser-trailer-jeremy-saulnier-a24/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A24 has released a mysterious first trailer for Jeremy Saulnier's upcoming film, \"Slayground.\" The trailer, which was shown at theaters over the weekend, features security-cam footage from inside a haunted house, the setting for the movie. The trailer includes the release date of \"this fall,\" leaving audiences perplexed and intrigued. The film, directed by Saulnier, is an action horror movie set in October, and stars Cory Michael Smith in the lead role. Smith, known for his role in \"Saturday Night,\" also appeared in last year's Oscar-nominated \"Sentimental Value.\" The supporting cast includes Cory Michael Smith, Sophie Wilde, Young Mazino, Stephen Root, James Badge Dale, and Imogen Poots. Filmmaker Macon Blair also had a small role in the movie. A24 has not provided an official synopsis for the film, but the trailer points to a website with a countdown clock leading up to a release, possibly a full trailer or more information. When asked for clarification, A24 only directed us to the website. The trailer's release in theaters adds to the many mysteries surrounding \"Slayground.\"",
  "summary": "But will A24 really be releasing the movie “this fall?\" The post Jeremy Saulnier’s ‘Slayground’ Gets Mysterious First Trailer appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}