In the era of computers, machines, and the internet, everything is at one’s beck and call. Your smartphone’s battery is not the only thing that could die; it could be you as well if you make mistakes. We all are addicted to our smartphones, barely knowing how it is affecting our personal life and the data we are sharing through messengers – the spine-chilling series will portray the lives of teenagers who are caged inside a dog and bone. Who doesn’t like flowers, especially when it is a red rose – right? But this is not the fresh, flourishing rose we are talking about; it is rather destructive, toxic, and creepy—compare it to Blake’s “The Sick Rose.” Netflix is bringing horror to your screen with “ultimate thunderbolts” on a summer’s day when the teens of Bolton are supposed to be delighted but end up facing disasters.
‘Red Rose’ Plot
The plot of “Red Rose” follows a group of teenagers who are always glued to their phones and finally come across the evil app “Red Rose,” which convinces them to commit suicide. Rochelle, one of the main characters in the show, installs the elusive app out of pure interest, having no idea how it could ruin her summer vacation. How much power does technology need to take control of the human brain? The otherworldly being has an impact on the social connections of these teens, with its crucial demands boosting with each text. As the trailer shows, after GCSE, the group is tangled up in interpersonal relationships, sometimes partying, but otherwise in a cobweb of treachery and turmoil under the observation of the watchful app. The app appears to be strikingly similar to the “Blue Whale Challenge,” which once incentivized youths across the world to actively engage in fifty-day challenges. These difficulties gradually grew worse with the man-made app that was persuading teens to take their lives if all the commands were not followed—thus, it is not supernatural but rather scary in terms of the digitalized world. The spooky show is a rollercoaster of emotions, betrayals, resentment, and murders. But the question remains unanswered of who is the gardener of the “red rose.” A lady in the trailer constantly keeps reciting enchanting rhythmic poems from behind, which will give chills to your marrow. The app introduces the gang to a supposedly supernatural deity as well as the sensual and unnerving strength of the dark web. Are specific teens being targeted, or does the app automatically get downloaded on particular devices? The unresolved questions are yet to be answered, but the trailer provides a good base for speculating how far the show will be carried forward!
Cast And Crew
A horror series that aired on the BBC named “Red Rose” was written by Paul and Michael Clarkson and will be on the OTT platform soon. For the famous contemporary gothic drama “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” the twin brothers achieved recognition in the world of entertainment. The “Red Rose” has an impressive cast with a titular and game-changing plot. Amelia Clarkson, known for her roles in “Jane Eyre” (2011, “Casanova” (2015), and “The Last Kingdom” (2015-2022), will star in “Red Rose” as Wren Davis. The Scottish actress Isis Hainsworth will be seen in the series playing the role of the protagonist, Rochelle Jones. Ali Khan, the actor from “The School for Good and Evil,” will portray Tariq “Taz” Sadiq, whereas Samuel Anderson, famous for his role in “The History Boys,” in “Doctor Who: The Last Christmas,” will perform as Vinny. The cast also includes Ellis Howard (as Antony Longwell), Adam Nagaitis (as Rick Bennett), Ashna Rabheru (as Jaya Mahajan), Katy Bartrop (as Daphne Penrose), Harry Redding (as Noah Royston), and Natalie Gavin (as Rachel Davis). Natalie Blair will be featured as Ashley Banister; she played the role of Carmella Cammeniti in the Australian drama “Neighbors.” Lisa Siwe, Henry Blake, and Ramon Salazar are the creators of the show; earlier, Ramon Salazar also directed the popular teen crime show “Elite.” Kharmel Cochrane, the casting director, has enlisted the help of a group of young talents and a couple of fresh faces for the show. In association with Eleven and eOne Television, the television series is produced by Camilla Bray, while Carissa Hope Lynch, Joel Wilson, Mona Qureshi, Nawfal Faizullah, Jamie Campbell, Olivia Trench, and Polly Williams are the members of the executive production team.
Release Date
As per the official announcement by Netflix, the horror show will be available on the streaming platform as of February 15, 2023. There are a total of eight episodes with a runtime of 45 minutes each. The series was released in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2022, on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. In the offbeat spots of Bolton, North West England, and Greater Manchester, the shooting of “Red Rose” has taken place. The exclusive Spanish show will have subtitles in English. Though it is not clear if there will be a second season of it or not, for now, let’s find out the seedman for the rose garden!
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