gore Verbinski Returns to Directing with Horror-Comedy “Good Luck,Have Fun,Don’t Die” – Watch the Teaser
The first teaser trailer has dropped for “Good Luck,Have Fun,don’t Die,” marking Gore Verbinski’s return to feature filmmaking after a seven-year hiatus. The film, which premiered at the 2025 Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas this past September, blends horror and comedy and stars Sam Rockwell.
Verbinski, known for directing the “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy and the critically acclaimed animated film “Rango,” last directed 2016’s psychological horror “A Cure for Wellness.” ”Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” signals a shift in tone, offering a darkly comedic take on the horror genre.The film’s release is anticipated to reignite interest in Verbinski’s diverse directorial style and potentially launch a new franchise.
alongside Rockwell, the ensemble cast includes Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chandhry, Tom Taylor, and Juno Temple. The screenplay is by Matthew Robinson, previously known for writing “The Invention of Lying” (2009) and “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” (2019). Verbinski produces the film with Robert Kulzer, Erwin Stoff, Oly Obst, and Denise Chamian.
Verbinski’s directorial debut was the 1997 family comedy “Mouse Hunt.” He gained wider recognition with the 2002 remake of “the Ring” and the subsequent “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. He received an Oscar nomination in 2011 for “Rango,” and his other directorial credits include “The Mexican” (2001) and “The Weather Man” (2005). His 2013 film,”The lone Ranger,” was a critical and commercial disappointment.
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