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Vertical Secures US Rights, Sets 2027 Release for Pendulum

5/8/2026

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Vertical acquired U.S. distribution rights to Pendulum, Mark Heyman’s directorial debut.
Vertical will launch the film wide on January 1, 2027.
The film was fully financed by producers Darren Aronofsky (Protozoa), Jacob Jaffke (Motel Mojave) and Dave Caplan (C2).
Pendulum stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Phoebe Dynevor, Norman Reedus and Jacki Weaver.
The plot follows a married couple at a New Mexico retreat that becomes increasingly paranoid and dangerous.

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Story summary

Vertical acquired U.S. distribution rights to Pendulum, Mark Heyman’s directorial debut.
Vertical will launch the film wide on January 1, 2027.
The film was fully financed by producers Darren Aronofsky (Protozoa), Jacob Jaffke (Motel Mojave) and Dave Caplan (C2).
Pendulum stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Phoebe Dynevor, Norman Reedus and Jacki Weaver.
The plot follows a married couple at a New Mexico retreat that becomes increasingly paranoid and dangerous.