Travis Stevens's upcoming horror movie Jakob's Wife is set to release this year, but when can audiences expect to see it? Here's everything we know so far about its release date, cast, and story details.
Director Travis Stevens is known for his 2019 horror movie Girl On The Third Floor. In it, he blends gore and the supernatural in an effective, captivating way. Upon its release, critics regarded Stevens as a welcome addition to the growing list of horror creators due to how innovative he was in his approach, especially in regard to Girl On The Third Floor's ending. Jakob's Wife is only his second feature-length movie, as most of his credentials have him attached to shorts and producer credits. Despite his relatively young career as a director, Stevens's producer title has awarded him the opportunity to surround himself with the most horrifying and macabre flicks, which have undoubtedly influenced his directorial approach. In the past, Stevens has been attached to projects like Big Ass Spider!, Zombie Diaries 2, and We Are Still Here.
While anticipation for his latest project may be high, audiences can rest assured that it will arrive sooner rather than later. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several horror movies were delayed in 2020 and even more are continually being postponed in 2021. Luckily, Jakob's Wife is an exception. Without further ado, here's everything we know about the upcoming horror movie so far.
Jakob's Wife Release Date
According to Dread Central, Jakob's Wife will have its world premiere at SXSW in March 2021. The event takes place from March 16-2o, 2021, and highlights some of the greatest contributions in an array of genres, not just horror. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, SXSW will take place online in 2021. While their official list of events has not been released as of this writing, it has been confirmed by several sources that Jakob's Wife will be one of the features included on the schedule.
Jakob's Wife Cast & Characters
Jakob's Wife stars horror icon Barbara Crampton as Anne Fedder. Crampton is known for her roles in Stuart Gordon's numerous Lovecraftian horror flicks such as Re-Animator and Castle Freak. Crampton has also dappled in the slasher sub-genre with Chopping Mall. In 2021, she is returning to her Lovecraftian roots in the upcoming release, Sacrifice. Alongside Crampton, Larry Fessenden (Southbound) stars as her husband Jakob Fedder. The movie also features Mark Kelly (Fear the Walking Dead), Bonnie Aarons (The Nun), and Phil Brooks (Girl On The Third Floor).
Jakob's Wife Story Details
Jakob's Wife follows Anne Fedder (Crampton) as she grows tired of being the minister's wife. She begins to feel as though she's wasted the past 30 years of her life, and craves something more. After she meets "The Master," she is thrust into a new sense of power and boldness that could give her exactly what she's looking for. While it may excite her at first, there are serious repercussions to her actions that may even result in death. Jakob's Wife premieres during the SXSW 2021 movie showcase, but little else is known about its release date beyond that point.