Overview

• Fail-Safe, based on Philip Fracassi's 2017 short story, is described as a modern creature horror film with emotional depth and visceral scares.
• Brie Larson will play the lead role, marking a significant genre pivot for the Oscar-winning actress known for her work in MCU blockbusters.
• The film is directed by JT Mollner, with a screenplay by Brian Duffield, and is being produced by J.J. Abrams's Bad Robot alongside Infrared and Assemble Media.
• Financing is secured through Infrared, with FilmNation, CAA, and WME handling global sales at the Cannes market to secure distribution deals.
• The story centers on a young boy uncovering a disturbing secret about his mother, who harbors a monstrous transformation contained within a panic room.