Latency: Release Date, Plot, Cast And More

Every year, the world of gaming and virtual reality reaches new and unthinkable heights, and shows like Black Mirror have often depicted a future where it truly attains an unfathomable level. So if you’re a fan of gaming and are looking for your next Black Mirror-esque watch paired with some serious jump scares, Latency deserves to be on your list, and we’re here to tell you all about it.

Written and directed by James Croke, whose previous experience lies in stage design for movies and TV has now transitioned to directing his feature movie, Latency. Other than being Croke’s debut movie, several exciting aspects of Latency make it a mind-bending affair.

Make sure you stick around till the end to learn everything you need to know about Latency, from the plot to the cast and much more.

What is the Plot of Latency?

The premise of the movie revolves around the protagonist Hana, who is a professional gamer and is given the opportunity to try a new and unique gaming equipment that relies heavily on the use of AI to track the brain’s activity.

Hana, along with her best friend, Jen, decide to give this new equipment a shot, but what begins as an exciting gaming affair, soon turns into a nightmare Hana can’t seem to wake up from.

The official trailer of Latency gives a glimpse to the viewers of what they can expect from this movie, and there are a fair amount of jump scares. In addition, we also get to witness Hana, her personality, and her fears.

The Cast of Latency

While this movie might not boast an ensemble cast, the lead actress, Sasha Luss, is more than enough to make this movie a haunting nightmare after a game goes wrong. Luss, a Russian actress and model, is best known for her work in projects like Shattered, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Anna and Sheroes.

Joining Luss in Latency is Alexis Ren, who will play the role of the “best friend.” Ren has previously appeared in movies like Deported, The Enforcer, and Dotty and Soul. Together, Ren and Luss make a power duo in Latency!

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When and Where Can You Watch Latency?

The official release date of the movie is just around the corner, so all those looking forward to this terrifying journey, won’t have to wait too long. The upcoming movie directed by James Croke will hit select theaters on June 14, 2024.

As of now, there’s no news about Latency being available on streaming platforms, however, we will make sure this section stays updated with any new information.

In Latency, a gamer experiments with AI and it leads to horrifying results that blurs the line of reality.

Check out this terrifying exclusive trailer for #LatencyMovie, starring Sasha Luss and @AlexisRen. pic.twitter.com/vNz1L7OWej

— IGN (@IGN) May 8, 2024

Conclusion

Latency appears to be the perfect blend of sci-fi and horror and is set out to be a promising endeavor by James Croke. Do let us know in the comments if you will be tuning in to watch the movie this summer!