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Among the most anticipated series of the summer is The Shards, a new Disney + production featuring a cast of young actors, from Kaia Gerber to Igby Rigney, Homer Gere, Hayes Warner, Graham Campbell, Evan Rachel Wood, and Wes Bentley. But it’s the plot that piques our curiosity the most, as it’s an adaptation of the bestselling novel The Shards.
Published in 2023, it’s one of Bret Easton Ellis ‘s bestsellers , the author also known for his horror novel American Psycho . Adapted by Ryan Murphy , himself considered a master of horror, the story is set in 1980s Los Angeles , and more specifically in an elite high school where an atmosphere as scandalous as it is unsettling reigns. It’s the perfect blend of teen drama and psychological thriller, the ideal summer cocktail.
Back to the high school hallways with The Shards
Horror, a genre that captivates more than ever. This is the conclusion we can draw from June, marked by the release of Backrooms and Obsessions, which have become some of the most profitable low-budget horror films in history. These colossal releases boosted cinema attendance, attracting a predominantly under-25 audience. For series enthusiasts, The Shards is the next must-see. The series is already establishing itself as the new menacing drama on the small screen.
The story revolves around Bret, a Californian teenager aspiring to be a writer, whose perception of reality begins to crumble with the arrival of a new student at his school: Robert Mallory, as mysterious as he is seductive. Meanwhile, Los Angeles is gripped by a wave of terror as a serial killer targets the city’s youth. In this terrifying atmosphere, Bret struggles to navigate his privileged life alongside more sinister concerns. The master of horror has struck again, tackling the classic novel that blends horror, melodrama, and dark humor. The trailer reveals an atmosphere that is both sultry and unsettling. The dynamic energy of the series is paced by the string of crimes that engulf this group of wealthy teenagers. All that remains is to discover the complete series, available from August 8th, and the conclusion Ryan Murphy intends to deliver, alongside a book that left its readers with an open ending.