
Over this past weekend, the trailer to 'Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys' was release and by the looks of it, there's another hit in the making, much like his previous Fall film ' Why Did I Get Married?'. The film opens in September 12.
Written and directed by Perry, the cast includes Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodward, Tyler Perry, Cole Hauser, Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar, Taraji P. Henson, Kadee Strickland, Sebastian Siegel, and Robin Givens.
Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates and Academy Award-nominee Alfre Woodard star as the matriarchs of two very different families being torn apart by greed and scandal in the contemporary drama TYLER PERRY'S THE FAMILY THAT PREYS. The sixth feature film by Perry chronicles the inner workings of two families-one upper-crust and the other working class-that become inextricably linked by scandal.
Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright (Kathy Bates) and her dear friend Alice Pratt (Alfre Woodard), a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a lasting friendship throughout many years. Suddenly, their lives become mired in turmoil as their adult children's extramarital affairs, unethical business practices and a dark paternity secret threaten to derail family fortunes and unravel the lives of all involved. Alice's self-centered newlywed daughter Andrea (Sanaa Lathan) is betraying her trusting husband Chris (Rockmond Dunbar) by engaging in a torrid affair with her boss and mother's best friend's son William (Cole Hauser). While cheating on his wife Jillian (Kadee Strickland) with a string of ongoing dalliances with his mistress Andrea, William's true focus is to replace the COO of his mother's lucrative construction corporation. Meanwhile, Alice's other daughter Pam (Taraji Henson), a kind but no nonsense woman married to a hard working construction worker (Tyler Perry), tries to steer the family in a more positive direction.
While paternity secrets, marital infidelity, greed and unsavory business dealings threaten to derail both families, Charlotte and Alice decide to take a breather from it all by making a cross-country road trip in which they rediscover themselves and possibly find a way to save their families from ruin in TYLER PERRY'S THE FAMILY THAT PREYS.
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By: DarkNLovely on 7/16/2008 2:20PM
No doubt, this will be another blockbuster to add to Mr. Perry's repertoire. This film seems to have an intense dramatical flair, one quite different from what's he's showcased in his other projects, as wonderful as they were. I can't wait to see this one, too!
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By: debbie on 7/17/2008 2:17AM
This is going to be HOT!! Tyler is back! I can't wait to see this all star cast two excellent brown actresses and Kathy Bates:) looks good. And don't forget that sexy man from my show Soul Food, I hope there are some body [naked} shot of him he is tight under those garments. Seems like there is going to be some drama, excitement and some talking to the scene at the theatre this fall. Love you Tyler Perry keep up the good work.
Debrrra, Chicago
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By: MrMellow on 7/17/2008 9:37AM
I'm looking forward to seeing this Tyler Perry movie! It's good to see him stretch out and create what sounds to be a very layered and dramatic movie.
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By: SHEMETTE on 7/17/2008 12:07PM
Am sooo excited about Tyler's new film, way to go...this will be another good one.
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By: Reel Marla on 7/27/2008 8:53PM
WOO HOO HOOO! This movies seems nothing like any other Tyler Perry film. I commend him for stepping out on faith and trying something new. He's changing his formula a bit and that's okay. I can't wait to review this film. What a stellar cast.
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By: Charritta Houchens Soon to be Mrs.Charritta Harris on 7/28/2008 4:34PM
Hi Tyler This is your No#1 fan in all the universe I know your new fall film is go blow up the charts just like every thing else you have done to this point has blown up the charts and then some. I can't wait for Sept.12th to get here I'll be in the theather again doing what I love to do best and that is watching (TP) flicks. I just celebrated my 50th B-day ON Saturday July 26th. I had a great day and I got a lot of nice gifts along with some money which is always a great gift.lol Oh TYLER I got my new license pltes I ordered they say (TP#1FAN). They look wonderful I'm go take pictures of them some as I get my car detailed and put them on then I'm go send the picture over to your site for you to see them.lol Until next time ... HOLLA BACK AT A SISTA. Be blessed in all you do. Your #1FAN MS> RITA
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