Darren Aronofsky-Produced ‘Pendulum’ Rated R for “Bloody Violent Content”

January 14, 2026 Bloody Disgusting

We’ve yet to see a trailer, a poster, or even a still from Pendulum, but its MPA rating gives us a taste of what to expect from the mysterious horror thriller.

The film is rated R for “some strong/bloody violent content, sexuality, drug use, nudity, and language.”

Produced by Darren Aronofsky, Pendulum marks the feature directorial debut of Black Swan screenwriter Mark Heyman from his own script.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception), Phoebe Dynevor (“Bridgerton”), Jacki Weaver (Bird Box), and Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”) star.

The film follows young...