Showmax’s first Original horror film premieres during lockdown

Horror fans, gather ’round. Showmax’s first Original Horror movie, Rage, premieres this week, on the fifth day of our 21-day lockdown.

We’re stuck indoors already; make the most of it by settling in for a scary film, and know that there’s nowhere to run…

Rage: Here’s what you need to know

Rage plot

Rage follows a group of school-leavers who are “dying to party”. They head to a small coastal town to celebrate their freedom; the town looks peaceful but darkness lurks.

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It starts off well for the carefree party-goers. Roxy, Sihle, Kyle, Leon, Tamsyn and Neo make the most of their getaway and party on the beach every night.

A local family seems kind enough, and the group learns that the farmhouse used to belong to Hermien and her son Albert. Hermien, presumably in her seventies, also appears to be pregnant.

Strange as that may be, the mother-and-son duo are welcoming – perhaps too welcoming… – and Albert even assists with a plumbing issue at the farmhouse.

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During a beach party one night, Sihle wanders off on her own and stumbles upon a disturbing birth ritual. At first, she thought it was just a hallucination, but then their idyllic breakaway turns into a nightmare.

Cast and characters

• Jane De Wet as Roxy
• Shalima Mkongi as Sihle
• Tristan de Beer as Kyle
• David Viviers as Leon
• Nicole Fortuin as Tamsyn
• Sihle Mnqwazana as Neo
• Carel Nel as Albert

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Rage features some of South Africa’s brightest young stars, and you may recognise Jane de Wet (Roxy) and Tristan de Beer (Kyle) from Showmax’s acclaimed series, The Girl from St Agnes.

Nicole Fortuin starred in Flatland, an award-winning film which premiered at the Berlin Panorama, while Carel Nel (Albert) had roles in the films Dwaalster, Hum and Slaaf.

Shalima Mkongi from Isithembiso and Nkululeko stars as Sihle.   

Guys guys RAGE is out !!!! JOIN ME AND MY HOMIES IN WATCHING ‘ RAGE’ ON @SHOWMAXONLINE TONIGHT AT 20:00!!! I am so excited I could die! I can’t wait for everyone to see my stellar cast KILL IT!! #RAGESHOWMAX pic.twitter.com/z4BB4MvaUA

— Shalima mkongi (@ShalimaMkongi) March 30, 2020

RAGE.
My first television feature film and @ShowmaxOnline first original film.
My ancestors are only just beginning.

To the wonderful people I had the pleasure of working with on this film, thank you so much for your amazing energies.
WE MADE A FILM Y’all.

RAGE 31st of March pic.twitter.com/kAjluGMnrV

— Shalima mkongi (@ShalimaMkongi) March 27, 2020

David Viviers – who brings “wannabe-playa” Leon to life, previously starred in Kanarie. Furthermore, Sihle Mnqwazana (Neo) also co-wrote and acted in The Fall, a New York Times critic’s choice play.

Rage is directed by Jaco Bouwer, a multi-award-winning theatre director who’s one of three Best director nominees in the drama series category at the 2020 SAFTAs, for Dwaalster.

Rage will be available only on Showmax from Tuesday, 31 March 2020.

Watch: Rage trailer