Fraternity life has always been portrayed with a mix of glamour and recklessness, but The Line promises to strip away the fun and dive headfirst into the dangers of blind loyalty and tradition. Directed by Ethan Berger in his feature film debut, the movie stars Alex Wolff (Hereditary) as Tom, a scholarship student yearning to escape his working-class roots. He's drawn to the prestigious KNA fraternity, where promises of social status and lifelong connections ensnare him in a dangerous web of ambition, power, and fraternity politics.
The trailer, recently released by Utopia, teases a film that blends intense psychological tension with timely themes. It's not just about hazing rituals and toxic masculinity; The Line captures the personal turmoil of Tom, torn between his new romance with Annabelle (played by Halle Bailey) and the manipulative influence of his fraternity president, portrayed by Lewis Pullman. The stakes quickly rise, and Tom finds himself trapped in a perilous game of loyalty and ambition—one that could cost him everything.
Alongside Wolff, the cast features the late Angus Cloud (Euphoria), Austin Abrams, Bo Mitchell, Scoot McNairy, and even veterans like John Malkovich and Denise Richards. This mix of young and seasoned actors adds depth to the story, ensuring The Line strikes a balance between youthful recklessness and deeper emotional stakes.
Premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, The Line has already garnered attention from critics for its disturbing portrayal of fraternity culture. With its October 18th, 2024 release date approaching, this film is set to challenge perceptions about college life, tradition, and ambition in an intense, unsettling way. Are you ready for a film that explores how far one will go to fit in?
The Line feels like a punch to the gut, a reminder of how insidious fraternity life can be, and a must-watch for anyone curious about the darker side of campus traditions.
The Line feels like a punch to the gut, a reminder of how insidious fraternity life can be, and a must-watch for anyone curious about the darker side of campus traditions.
