Russell Crowe transforms into a stalker in a new sneak peek for thriller Unhinged

A sneak peek of Russell Crowe’s new movie, Unhinged, has been released following news that its theatrical release has been delayed yet again.

As the first flick to hit theatres amid the COVID-19 lockdown, the indie thriller was originally slated to hit US and UK cinemas on July 1st, but was pushed back to July 17, and now a date has finally been agreed for July 31st, as confirmed by Deadline

Viewers are set to be in for a treat when the movie is eventually released, as the new clip uploaded by Entertainment Tonight shows a chilling phone interaction between Russell and the terrified woman [played by Caren Pistorius] he is stalking.’ 

Upcoming: A sneak peek of Russell Crowe’s new movie, Unhinged, has been released following news that its release date has been delayed yet again

In the short clip, Russell’s character [which has been credited as The Man on IMDB] is seen talking to his petrified victim on the phone, while sitting across a man named Andy. 

Thinking she is talking to Andy, Rachel [Pistorious], says: ‘He’s not a friend, okay? He’s a psycho! I just watched him run over someone at the gas station!’ 

Russell then replied: ‘You’re gonna [sic] have to say that again Rachel, you’re breaking up. Just here with Andy, who says if you’re almost here, he can wait.’

Clearly freaked out, Rachel responded: ‘What do you want?”

‘It’s not what I want, it’s what I need. I need you to learn how to say you’re sorry,’ Russel informs her. 

Moved around: As the first flick to hit theatres amid the COVID-19 lockdown, the indie thriller was originally slated to hit US and UK cinemas on July 1st, but was pushed back to July 17, and now a date has finally been agreed for July 31st, as confirmed by Deadline

Moved around: As the first flick to hit theatres amid the COVID-19 lockdown, the indie thriller was originally slated to hit US and UK cinemas on July 1st, but was pushed back to July 17, and now a date has finally been agreed for July 31st, as confirmed by Deadline 

When Rachel apologises, a frustrated Russell replied: ‘No! I need you to say you’re sorry, and actually f***ing mean it! This is the beginning of that first lesson. 

When Andy demands for his phone to be passed back to him, he is viciously attacked by Russell.

In May, while most studios were delaying film releases in response to stay-at-home orders, Solstice Studios made the surprise decision to actually speed up its timeline for release.

Pulled forward: In May, while most studios were delaying film releases in response to stay-at-home orders, Solstice Studios made the surprise decision to actually speed up its timeline for release

Pulled forward: In May, while most studios were delaying film releases in response to stay-at-home orders, Solstice Studios made the surprise decision to actually speed up its timeline for release

Unhinged had an original release date of September 4th but Solstice announced it was being pushed up to July 1.

When initially speaking about the movie being pulled forward to July 1, Russell explained to The Morning: ‘If you think about it, there is going to be a ‘traffic jam’ of all these movies that were being held out. You’re looking at half a year of releases or more.

‘So Solstice, the studio that made the film is a very young studio – this is actually their first major release – but it’s a studio which is full of lots of experienced people from all over the place and different backgrounds.

'There'll be a traffic jam of movies later': Russell initially praised the studios decision to pull the movie forward

‘There’ll be a traffic jam of movies later’: Russell initially praised the studios decision to pull the movie forward

“And they looked at the landscape as it existed and as it was unfolding, and they’ve decided to take the risk to go first’ he said, adding. Somebody’s got to do it.’

The movie’s sneak peek and official release date comes after Cineworld announced they were delayed the reopening of its cinemas in the UK by more than two weeks until July 31.

The movie has been directed by Derrick Borte, with the script written by Carl Ellsworth. Lisa Ellzey is producing whilst Caren Pistorius, Gabriel Bateman, Jimmi Simpson and Austin P. McKenzie all star alongside Crowe.

Unhinged is set to be released in Australia on July 30th, and July 31st in the UK and US theatre.

Upcoming: Unhinged is set to be released in Australia on July 30th, and July 31st in the UK and US theatre

Upcoming: Unhinged is set to be released in Australia on July 30th, and July 31st in the UK and US theatre