Hold onto your tickets, horror fans. A new nightmare is boarding this spring, and it's bringing some serious star power along for the ride. ShowtimeSpot has your exclusive first look at Speed Demon, a high-stakes horror thriller that pits a troubled nun and a veteran priest against a demonic force on a speeding train. The film stars Katie Cassidy (Arrow) and William H. Macy (Fargo) in a claustrophobic fight for survival.
In the film, Macy plays Father Novak, a seasoned priest, while Cassidy takes on the role of Sister Lu, a nun grappling with a crisis of faith and a difficult history. Their journey from Montreal to New York City takes a terrifying turn when they discover another passenger has joined them: the demon Asmodeus. As the train hurtles forward, the other passengers become possessed, forcing Lu to confront her doubts and potentially become the first nun ever to perform an exorcism. Will their final destination be salvation or damnation?
All Aboard for Terror This May
Mark your calendars: Speed Demon is scheduled to arrive in theaters and on digital and on-demand platforms on May 31. The film has been acquired by Maverick Film and Complex Corp, who will handle its multi-platform release, ensuring fans can experience the terror whether at the cinema or from their couch.
Director Jon Keeyes (The Clean Up Crew) helms the project from a screenplay by Domenico Salvaggio (Die). Keeyes describes the film as "an intensely fun horror movie" packed with a strong story, demons, action, and unique characters. He had high praise for his leads, noting, "Bill was incredible as our Father Novak... bringing a real heart to the character. And Katie nailed it as a nun who has lost her faith, struggles with addictions, and must overcome her past in order to become this kickass warrior nun."
The Creative Team Behind the Scenes
Cassidy also serves as a producer on the film alongside Cecil Chambers and Vanessa Coifman. The executive producers include Richard Switzer, Ian Niles, Andy Thompson, James Norrie, Nina Kolokouri, Stephen Huszar, Daniel Ford Beavis, Kevin Paulhus, Bayann Oluyadi, Saleem Elmasri, Clay Pecorin, Jonathan Marques, John Marques, and Tyler W. Konney.
The confined, unstoppable setting of a train has long been a classic backdrop for horror, creating a pressure cooker of fear where there's nowhere to run. From the alien terror of Horror Express with Christopher Lee to the slasher antics of Jamie Lee Curtis in Terror Train, the genre has found endless frights on the rails. The concept was masterfully updated with the Korean zombie phenomenon Train to Busan, proving audiences still have an appetite for high-velocity horror.
Speed Demon aims to add a fresh, supernatural twist to this tradition. With its compelling premise of a spiritual battle in a confined space and the proven talents of its cast, the film is poised to be a standout entry in this year's horror lineup. For fans of films that blend relentless action with supernatural dread, this is one ride you won't want to miss.
This release adds to a strong season for genre fans, following hits like the breakout Japanese horror 'Exit 8'. As we look ahead to more chilling tales, Speed Demon promises a unique blend of character-driven drama and demonic spectacle, all set against the relentless momentum of a train with no brakes.
