The newest preview for the upcoming Marvel andSonyfilm,Morbius, is packed with action and violence that has everyone on the edge of their seats. This exclusive scene shows the terrifying and striking transformation of what was previously a frail man with rapidly declining health into an unchallengeable brute.
Morbius, which stars Jared Leto as the title character, tells the story of a Biochemist who attempts to find a cure to rid himself of a rare and debilitating blood disease. However, when an experiment goes wrong he accidentally inflicts himselfwith a form of vampirism instead. The film is based onMorbius the Living Vampire, a Marvel Comics character, and is meant to be the third movie inSony’s Spider-Man Universe. This trailer shows how Morbius moves like a shadow, detected only when it is too late, and therefore casts a sinister atmosphere around the tale of a wholesome man trying to find a cure.
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Within this trailer, the true nature ofMorbius' creation is revealed. At first, it displays a pale and vulnerable man overcome by a disease that riddles his body, but in a flash, the audience is introduced to a beast that even swarms of men with guns and ammo can not take down. The dark lighting and slowed visuals within the scene create an intense mystery around this character, who goes from a fragile human to a bloodthirsty animal in a split second. The glimpses of Morbius’ deep red eyes and distorted face as he seamlessly destroys his surroundings allow fans for the first time to understand the power of this vampire, which elicits a curiosity of what this character’s fate will be.
The first teaser trailer for this film was released on January 13th, 2020 and the anticipation has been building steadily ever since.Morbiusis directed by Daniel Espinosa, known for action movies likeChild 44, so it is natural toexpect many eye-grabbing stuntsthat will play great on the big screen. This new scene ofMorbiusdiffers from the first official trailer released in early November, which focuses more on the suffering man rather than the destructive beast. This movie seems to have a clear conflict between man and monster, likeDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. It questions Michael Morbius’ morality and whether the murderous monster he created is worth the search for his cure, making it difficult to decide who the villain is in this film.
The savage and animalistic character of Morbius portrays vampires in a different way to theelegant and beautiful creatureseveryone is accustomed to seeing on screen. While some have compared this film toVenom, it will be interesting to see how Jared Leto, known for being methodical and diverse within his acting, brings this role to life.
Morbiusis set to be released on January 28th, 2022, in the United States.
