Joel Edgerton Gets Under Your Skin In ‘The Gift’ 'The Gift,' a psychological thriller starring Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, and Joel Edgerton comes out this Friday, August 7. Edgerton wrote, directed, produced, and plays the creepy ‘Gordo’ in the film. “I think the big key of a psychological thriller is getting under the audience’s skin in a way that nothing is what it seems. That the question marks are constantly there. Their turning corners every second, thinking I know what’s around the bend and giving them a surprise. In a way that is very socially resonant and has a real domestic feel. That is a journey for them that is unavoidably scary because it is something that could happen in their life,” said Edgerton on what elements make up a good psychological thriller. Edgerton also talked about his next film 'Black Mass' and how he had a front row seat for Johnny Depp’s performance. We jokingly talked about Owen Lars showing up in an Obi Wan Kenobi solo film and how he should be more of a bad-ass instead of a moisture farmer. Bonus track: True Detective Season 2 Episode 7 Black Maps and Motel Rooms