The second trailer for A24's thrilling film "Y2K" showcases a remixed version of Bill Clinton's speech, set against a 1990s montage depicting the era's iconic dial-up internet and the palpable panic at a New Year's Eve bash in 1999. At the trailer's inception, released on Wednesday, Rachel Zegler, her voice tinged with urgency, utters, "Someone's on the net."
The brief clip reveals scant details about the forthcoming movie, marking the directorial debut of "Saturday Night Live" star Kyle Mooney. Scheduled for a December 6 theatrical release, "Y2K" revolves around two high school juniors who, after crashing a New Year's Eve celebration on the eve of the 21st century, must fend for their lives. The narrative unfolds as turn-of-the-century technology seemingly takes control of the party, transforming the festive night into a potentially lethal spectacle. A computer, mounted on a remote-controlled car, chases guests through a living room, adding an eerie twist to the festivities.
The remixed Clinton soundtrack stems from his 1999 address on Y2K preparedness, where he attempted to quell the nation's anxieties about calendar data formatting as the world transitioned into the year 2000. The trailer's title cards boldly declare, "Party like it's 1999, or die like it's Y2K." Accompanying the trailer, a poster unveiled on the same day features a power cord dripping ominously with blood.
Starring in the film's main cast, alongside Mooney, are Rachel Zegler, Jaeden Martell, Julian Dennison, The Kid Laroi, Fred Durst, Mason Gooding, and Alicia Silverstone. Mooney co-wrote the script with Evan Winter, with producers including Winter, Matt Dines, Alison Goodwin, Jonah Hill, Christopher Storer, and Cooper Wehde.
Upon its premiere at South by Southwest in March, critic Lovia Gyarkye, writing for "The Hollywood Reporter," hailed the film as "a compelling cinematic endeavor featuring assured performances—notably an exceptional turn from Julian Dennison—and a series of sharp twists in search of an even more captivating narrative."
