Screen Rant is pleased to present an exclusive clip from Paramount's upcoming thriller The Infernal Machine, which will be playing in select theaters and available On Demand on September 23. The psychological drama stars Guy Pearce (Memento) as Bruce Cogburn, an author who has become a recluse in the years since his controversial novel, The Infernal Machine, was written. Upon receiving a myriad of letters from a supposed fan, Bruce must come out of his shell and track down his possible stalker to uncover the secrets of his own story.
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Aside from Pearce, the cast of The Infernal Machine also includes Alice Eve (Belgravia), Jeremy Davies (The Black Phone), and Alex Pettyfer (Magic Mike). The upcoming film is not Pearce''s first action film of 2022, as he has already made an appearance in Martin Campbell's Memory, further adding to his action and suspense repertoire. His latest project, however, is set to be more of a mind-warp than a bloody battle, which Pearce's character Bruce slowly spiraling as he attempts to stop his mysterious opponent before it's too late.
In Screen Rant's exclusive clip, provided by Paramount, Bruce is shown doing some research. He learns about a suspected arson at a home in Aspen. Several years ago, a teenager named Dwight Tufford (played by Pettyfer in the film) murdered thirteen people in an infamous massacre, which he blamed on brainwashing by The Infernal Machine. Shocked and repulsed, Bruce immediately tries to get away from his book and his past. Watch the full clip below:
The trailer, which was recently released, reveals more information about the plot and the ways in which Bruce tries to track down the so-called William Dukent. Fans of Pearce, and of mystery thrillers in general, will delight in the cat and mouse game that plays out between the star and his primarily unseen opponent.
The Infernal Machine will be in select theaters and available on digital September 23 through Paramount Home Entertainment. The film has a runtime of 111 minutes and is rated R for language and some violence.