Drew Starkey, known for his role in Hellraiser and the Scream series, has joined the cast of Onslaught, a high-octane action horror film directed by Adam Wingard (The Guest) and written by Simon Barrett, according to Deadline.

Starkey will star alongside Dan Stevens, Blink Twice actress Adria Arjona, and UFC champion Alex “Poatan” Pereira, who is still in negotiations for his role.

While plot details are being kept under wraps, Onslaught is being billed as a “gonzo action horror thriller.” Starkey’s specific character remains a mystery, but Arjona plays a mother who must rely on a unique set of skills to protect her loved ones after crossing paths with a deadly threat that has escaped from a secret military base. Pereira will portray “The Butcher,” a character whose combat skills—including anaconda chokes and roundhouse kicks—are sure to make for a formidable presence. Stevens, meanwhile, will take on the role of a German scientist involved in the dangerous experiments that set the chaos in motion, echoing his role in this year’s Cuckoo.

Onslaught is being produced by Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company (RPC), alongside A24, with Alexander Black of Lyrical Media, Wingard, and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization also on board as producers. Executive producers will include Jon Rosenberg and Natalie Sellers from Lyrical Media, as well as A24.

Wingard, who has directed films such as A Horrible Way to Die, V/H/S, V/H/S/2, and Blair Witch, has a strong track record in genre filmmaking. Barrett, who wrote all of those films, is also the writer of the upcoming Azrael, starring Samara Weaving. Barrett recently made his feature directorial debut with Séance.

Starkey, who recently starred in Outer Banks and appeared as a secondary antagonist in the 2022 Hellraiser reboot, continues to make waves in both horror and drama.

Filming for Onslaught is set to begin in New Mexico this November, and with its action-packed premise and growing ensemble cast, it’s shaping up to be a thrilling ride. Fans can expect more details soon as production ramps up.