A24 Releases First Trailer for ‘The Iron Claw’

Let the wrestling mayhem begin: A24 has released the first trailer for The Iron Claw, the true story of the Von Erichs, a family of pro wrestlers that has ruled the ring for decades, despite so many tragedies that fans have often talked of a Von Erich Curse.

A bulked up Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White star as brothers Kevin and Kerry Von Erich, two of the clan’s most popular wrestlers. The new trailer – set, forebodingly, to the tune of Blue Öyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” – shows the brothers’ camaraderie in the face of wrestling opponents and their own bullying father Fritz Von Erich (Holt McCallany).

Also appearing in the film are Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich, Stanley Simons as Mike Von Erich, Maura Tierney as Doris and Lily James as Kevin’s wife, Pam. The Iron Claw is written and directed by Sean Durkin (The Nest and Martha Marcy May Marlene).

The movie was developed by House Productions, with the support of Access Entertainment and BBC Films, with A24 producing with Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, Angus Lamont from House Productions and Sean Durkin.

The Iron Claw opens in theaters Dec. 22. Check out the trailer above.