It's only a few weeks until we get too terrified to ever use social media again when The Circle finally premieres.

And to build excitement ahead of the release, the sci-fi thriller, which boasts a pretty incredible cast including Tom Hanks and Emma Watson, has released a load of new images and another teaser trailer to really set the mood.

The new images show Watson in a number of tense situations, including trying to stay afloat on a canoe and searching for something with Star Wars' John Boyega.

The film follows Mae Holland (Watson) who is a young woman excited by the offer of a job at a powerful internet corporation known as The Circle, and it isn't long before she quickly rises through the ranks until she is put in a very dangerous position.

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Encouraged by the company's founder, Eamon Bailey (Hanks), she takes part in an experiment that pushes the boundaries of privacy, ethics and ultimately her personal freedom.

The film is based on the dystopian novel by A Hologram for the King author Dave Eggers with and The Spectacular Now director James Ponsoldt at the helm.

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The scary glimpse into our possible future also stars Doctor Who's Karen Gillan and Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Boyega. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. stars Patton Oswalt and Bill Paxton will also appear, as well as The Night Of's Glenne Headly.

The Circle premieres in US cinemas on April 28. A UK release date hasn't yet been set. Watch the full-length creepy trailer below:


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