{"id":358159,"date":"2026-01-08T02:30:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T02:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/358159\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T02:30:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T02:30:07","slug":"the-breakfast-club-meets-28-weeks-later-horror-movie-delivers-strong-bloody-violence-and-gore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/358159\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe Breakfast Club meets 28 Weeks Later\u201d horror movie delivers strong bloody violence and gore"},"content":{"rendered":"

A couple of years ago, Olivia Holt had a prominent role in the time travel slasher movie\u00a0Totally Killer<\/a>. She was one of the leads in the rom-com slasher\u00a0Heart Eyes<\/a>, which was released earlier this year. Now, we have another Holt genre project to look forward to, as she stars in a film called\u00a0This Is Not a Test, which is described as \u201cThe Breakfast Club\u00a0meets\u00a028 Weeks Later.\u201d Adam MacDonald (Backcountry, Pyewacket, Out Come the Wolves) directed the apocalyptic horror thriller, which is based on a YA novel by bestselling author Courtney Summers. A couple of months ago, the movie secured a distribution deal with Independent Film Company and Shudder \u2013 and now we know their plans for it.\u00a0This Is Not a Test\u00a0will be receiving a theatrical release on\u00a0February 20, 2026, and with that date right around the corner, the Motion Picture Association ratings board<\/a> has given the film an R rating!<\/p>\n

This is MacDonald\u2019s fourth collaboration with IFC Entertainment Group, as they released all three of his movies mentioned above.<\/p>\n

Cast and Synopsis<\/p>\n

The film follows\u00a0Sloane and a small group of her classmates who take cover in their high school to escape their suddenly apocalyptic hometown. As danger relentlessly pounds on the doors, Sloane begins to see the world through the eyes of people who actually want to live and takes matters into her own hands.\u00a0Holt is joined in the cast by Froy Gutierrez (The Strangers: Chapter 1), Luke MacFarlane (Bros), Corteon Moore (Overcompensating), Chloe Avakian (John Wayne Gacy), and Carson MacCormac (Clown in a Cornfield).<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re curious about the length of the movie, we have that information, too.\u00a0This Is Not a Test\u00a0has a running time of 102 minutes.<\/p>\n

Statements<\/p>\n

When the distribution deal was announced, MacDonald provided the following statement: \u201cCourtney Summers\u2019 book\u00a0This Is Not a Test\u00a0captivated me completely with its raw energy and dynamic characters, a story I felt personally and knew it had to be brought to the screen. I couldn\u2019t be happier with Olivia Holt\u2019s exceptional talent stepping into Sloane\u2019s shoes (Docs) and bringing her to life. I\u2019m beyond thrilled the film is in great hands and found a home with Independent Film Company and Shudder, a team that puts so much passion in the films they release. Producer Cybill Lui and I brought together the very best creative team to realize this deeply emotional, gritty, intense film, one that puts you on the very edge of your seat and will leave you with hope at the end of the world.\u201d Independent Film Company\u2019s Director of Acquisitions and Productions, Adam Koehler, added, \u201cAdam MacDonald has an unmatched ability to elevate genre filmmaking with heart, intelligence, and raw human emotion. We\u2019re thrilled to bring\u00a0This Is Not a Test\u00a0to a new generation of viewers who crave horror that hits both the gut and the soul.\u201c<\/p>\n

Rating<\/p>\n

The MPA has given This Is Not a Test\u00a0an R rating for strong bloody violence, gore, suicide, language, some sexuality and brief teen drinking.<\/p>\n

Are you glad to hear that\u00a0This Is Not a Test\u00a0has secured an R rating? Let us know by leaving a comment below.<\/p>\n

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