James Murray unleashes giant spider horror in the Don’t Move trailer

James Murray is known for bringing laughter and chaos to the screen as one of the stars of Impractical Jokers, but he is now diving headfirst into a much darker cinematic world with his latest project, Don’t Move. This upcoming creature feature, based on Murray’s bestselling novel, promises a thrilling ride where a group of campers must confront a monstrous prehistoric spider.

The first trailer has officially arrived, hinting at a fun and frightful adventure that blends the camaraderie of a camping trip with genuine terror. The film is set to hit theaters on September 11.

Don’t Move is more than just a horror flick; it represents an unexpected pivot for Murray, who has spent years cultivating a career as an author, developing original stories with the ultimate goal of bringing them to the big screen. Fans are now getting a glimpse into the creative process that bridges comedy and creature feature filmmaking.

The story itself plunges viewers into a tense scenario. It centers on Megan Forrester (Lyndsy Fonseca), who joins her church group for a camping getaway following a family tragedy. Their peaceful escape quickly turns into an ordeal when they find themselves in an area of the forest overrun by a dangerous predator.

Behind the scenes, Murray co-wrote and produced Don’t Move, working alongside Darren Wearmouth on the novel. While many associate Murray solely with pranks, he has long sought to explore darker themes in his writing, famously musing that what he does for the Jokers is a form of controlled horror.

The visual execution of this vision was handled by director Maclain Nelson, who likened the movie’s blend of scares and elements of science fiction to classic monster movies like Tremors. Nelson successfully combined suspense with action, focusing on a group of characters forced to rely on each other against an impossible threat.

The ensemble cast is packed with recognizable faces, including Lyndsy Fonseca, rapper Russ, Tom Cavanagh, Hunter King, Rob Riggle, and Joseph Lee Anderson. The film also features memorable cameos from T-Pain, Matt Biedel, Murray himself, and his fellow Impractical Jokers star, Brian Quinn.

Don’t Move is being released through an independent theatrical model, with the production handled by Impractical Studios and Redline Entertainment. This approach aims to bring Murray’s unique vision directly to audiences who love horror and creature features, inviting them to help make this project a success.

Get ready for a cinematic experience that proves that sometimes, the scariest stories are born from the most unexpected places. Tickets for screenings and premieres are available now through the film’s official website.