Guillermo Del Toro's 'Nightmare Alley' trailer hints at dark carnival secrets

And a killer cast worthy of a 'Knives Out' sequel.
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Guillermo Del Toro's 'Nightmare Alley' trailer hints at dark carnival secrets
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The first trailer for Nightmare Alley has arrived, giving us a sneak peek at Guillermo Del Toro's next carnival of oddities. The teaser may not give much away in terms of plot, but its darkly fantastical visual style definitely affirms that this is a Del Toro film.

Based on the book of the same name, Nightmare Alley follows manipulative carnival worker Stan (Bradley Cooper) who connects with dangerous psychiatrist Dr. Lilith Ritter (Cate Blanchett). The psychological thriller's star-studded cast also includes Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Rooney Mara, and Ron Perlman.

Nightmare Alley is scheduled for release Dec. 17.

Amanda Yeo
Amanda Yeo
Assistant Editor

Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets.


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