March is already looking to be a good month, with a slew of horror content making its way to Hulu, including chilling new releases, classic scares, and must-watch thrillers. Among the new arrivals is the horror thriller Control Freak, starring Kelly Marie Tran. It's a Hulu original movie that should definitely be added to everyone's watchlist.
We first learned about this film back in April 2024 when it was announced that Sweet Tooth actress Kelly Marie Tran and Halloween's Miles Robbins had signed on to star. While an official release date wasn’t provided at the time, it was confirmed that the movie would debut in early 2025. Now, we finally have the release date. Control Freak is slated to be released on Hulu on Thursday, March 13, 2025. With March right around the corner, you want to make sure not to forget the date. Better yet, it's probably best that you mark it down in your calendar.
You might already be familiar with Control Freak, as it is the feature version of the 2021 psychological horror short film Control, which was part of Hulu's Bite Size Halloween series. Shal Ngo wrote the script for Control as well as directed the film. For Control Freak, he returned to write and helm the horror feature.
Tran stars as Valerie, a motivational speaker who is tormented by an incessant itch on her head. However, she soon discovers that the constant itch stems from a mysterious infection she contracted from a parasitic creature from her homeland. As the infection worsens, Valerie's life begins to spiral out of control.
Besides Sweet Tooth, you might recognize Tran from her previous role as Jules Shaw in the short-lived drama series Sorry for Your Loss. She's also best known for starring as Rose Tico in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. In addition, she's voiced characters in movies such as The Croods: A New Age and Raya and the Last Dragon.
Robbins stars alongside Tran in Control Freak, portraying Valerie's husband, Robbie. In addition to his role in Halloween, he has appeared in films such as My Friend Dahmer, Let It Snow and Y2K. Also joining Tran and Robbins in the cast are Toan Le and Kieu Chinh. Both of these talented actors starred together in the spy thriller series The Sympathizer.
Check out these official production stills from Control Freak below!
We're still waiting on the official trailer, which is expected to drop by the end of February. As soon as Hulu releases it, we'll be sure to share it with you. In the meantime, stay tuned to 1428 Elm!