Darren Lynn Bousman, known for his work on films like Saw II-IV and Spiral, has returned with his latest horror movie, “Cello,” which had its World Premiere on September 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the Muvi Cinemas on Riyadh Boulevard. The film has already pre-sold over 15,000 tickets for its upcoming opening weekend in the Arab region and is set to release in North America on December 8.

While horror fans eagerly await the release, here’s an exclusive sneak peek with some first-look images from “Cello.”

“Cello” follows the story of a cellist who discovers that his new cello is cursed, carrying a centuries-old malevolence. The screenplay is written by Turki Alalshikh, the current Chairman of the General Authority for Entertainment of Saudi Arabia, a best-selling poet, musician, and lyricist, based on his own novel. The film is produced by Rozam Media, Alamiya, and Envision Media Arts.

After the premiere, director Darren Lynn Bousman shared his thoughts, saying, “Getting to experience the movie in Riyadh with a packed audience was surreal. I have been so lucky in my career to shoot all over the world, and ‘Cello’ took me to Saudi Arabia, Prague & Ireland. It was such a fantastical adventure getting to work and play in such different and unique areas. We had the great fortune to work with superstars of the Arab region. Then, add Jeremy Irons and Tobin Bell into the mix, and it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Producer Lee Nelson added, “The production was comprised of an international team of artists from all over the world. Our 250-person crew came from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Canada, Italy, Egypt, Africa, India, Ireland, Tunisia, Jordan, Dubai, and the UK. It was such a humbling experience to be in the center of so many talented people at the top of their trade. It was a truly global collaboration.”

The film stars Tobin Bell and Jeremy Irons, along with Elham Ali, Samer Ismail, Suad Abdullah, Ibrahim Samman, Muhanad Al-Hamdi, Fahad Alqahtani, Baraa Alem, and Ghassan Massoud.