The buzz has been building for the Australian sci-fi thriller, Monolith, which premiered stateside last year at SXSW. The film is directed by Matt Vesely, but a lot of the attention has been focused on star Lily Sullivan. And for good reason, as the Evil Dead Rise actress is the only actor ever seen on screen, and thus carries the full weight of the story on her shoulders. Based on early reviews, Sullivan proves more than capable.
As seen in the new trailer, Sullivan plays “The Interviewer”, a journalist who tries to salvage her career by turning to podcasting. But this new journalistic path takes a turn when she uncovers a mysterious artifact that she believes is evidence of an alien conspiracy. Questions swirl whether these discoveries are real or a fabrication, and it’s safe to say the Interviewer’s credibility is also in question.
After directing a few short films, Vesely makes his feature-length directorial debut on Monolith. He’s joined by screenwriter Lucy Campbell.
After the world premiere, Monolith was nominated for Best Indie Film at the AACTA (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) Awards. It currently sits at 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.
All good signs that Monolith is a film to check out when it hits theaters and digital on February 16th.
