Actress Aisling Franciosi, known for her roles in “The Nightingale” and “Last Voyage of the Demeter,” is set to star in the upcoming horror film “Stopmotion,” and a recently released trailer provides an eerie glimpse into the puppet-induced horror.

Scheduled for a theatrical release on February 23, “Stopmotion” will later be available on Shudder starting May 31, 2024.

Directed by Robert Morgan, the film follows Franciosi as Ella Blake, a stop-motion animator grappling with her inner demons following the loss of her overbearing mother. Alone in the world, Ella embarks on creating a macabre puppet film, becoming the battleground for her sanity. As her mind starts to unravel, the characters in her animated film take on a terrifying life of their own, and the untamed power of her imagination threatens to consume her.

In addition to Franciosi, “Stopmotion” features Stella Gonet and Tom York.

Scott Shooman, head of AMC Networks’ film group, expressed excitement about bringing Robert Morgan’s live-action/animation hybrid to audiences, praising its unique psychological horror and remarkable visuals. He highlighted how “Stopmotion” joins the ranks of critically acclaimed titles such as “Mad God” and “The Wolf House,” pushing the boundaries of how stop-motion is perceived in the horror genre.

Morgan, thrilled to collaborate with IFC and Shudder, sees them as the perfect home for his first full-length feature. He expressed excitement about sharing “Stopmotion” with audiences soon.

The screenplay for the film was written by Robert Morgan and Robin King. As anticipation builds, fans of horror cinema can look forward to the unique blend of psychological horror and stop-motion animation in “Stopmotion.”