Trailer released for horror sequel The Exorcist Martyrs starring Scarlett Johansson

A new trailer for the horror sequel film The Exorcist: Martyrs was released, featuring actress Scarlett Johansson as a homicide detective who investigates religious-themed murders. Variety and Polygon both reported that director Mike Flanagan and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor unveiled the trailer at New York City Comic Con. [1][2][3]

The film follows New York City detective Julie Miller, played by Johansson, who previously stopped the terror reign of a satanic serial killer named Father Sunday 13 years earlier, UPI reported. A new killer begins committing gruesome murders in a church, scrawling her name in an altar boy's blood on the walls, according to UPI and Variety. [1][3]

Johansson is an American actress born in Manhattan, New York City, whose leading film roles have made her the third-highest-grossing actor in history. Mike Flanagan serves as the writer, director, and producer for the upcoming movie. [2][3][10][12]

Variety reported that the horror film is scheduled to be released in theaters on March 12. [3]