Actress Teresa Palmer stars in dark, sexy thriller Berlin Syndrome, coming soon from Vertical Entertainment
When one goes abroad, one must be wary of the ways of passion! So insists director Cate Shortland‘s Sundance favorite Berlin Syndrome, a claustrophobic thriller about a young woman who follows her heart (and other parts) to what might be her doom,
The thriller, starring the amazing Teresa Palmer (Warm Bodies, Lights Out) and Max Riemelt (Sense8), is directed by Shortland from a script by Shaun Grant and based on the novel by Melanie Joosten.
Synopsis: While holidaying in Berlin, Australian photographer, Clare, meets Andi, a charismatic local man and there is an instant attraction between them. A night of passion ensues. But what initially appears to be the start of a romance, takes an unexpected and sinister turn when Clare wakes the following morning to discover Andi has left for work and locked her in his apartment. An easy mistake to make, of course, except Andi has no intention of letting her go again. Ever.
Vertical Entertainment will release Berlin Syndrome to theaters on May 26. Until then, be sure to follow the film on the official Berlin Syndrome Facebook page and check out the heart-stopping new trailer below!