Trending Now - Connor Storrie Faces Hilarious Horror in Verizon's New Ad

WHO:

Deadline - Connor Storrie is the star of the new Verizon ad campaign.

Variety - Nia DaCosta is the director of the short film for Verizon.

WHAT:

Deadline - The new Verizon ad campaign is a four-minute 30-second short film titled "Look Behind You."

Variety - The film features Connor Storrie in a parody of slasher film trailers, giving "Scream" vibes.

WHERE:

Variety - The setting of the film is a secluded cottage in the woods.

WHEN:

Deadline - The short film was released in 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - The campaign is designed to be a clever parody, showcasing humor in a horror context.

HOW:

Variety - The film includes scenes of Storrie cooking dinner and reading a script, with the house stereo unexpectedly turning on.

(UPDATED March 31, 2026 17:25 UTC)

The new Verizon ad campaign features Connor Storrie in a four-minute 30-second short film titled "Look Behind You," directed by Nia DaCosta. Set in a secluded cottage in the woods, the film parodies slasher film trailers, giving off strong "Scream" vibes while showcasing humor in a horror context. In one memorable scene, Storrie is seen cooking dinner and reading a script, only to be interrupted by the house stereo unexpectedly turning on.