Overview
- Sally Hawkins delivers a haunting performance as Laura, a grieving foster mother with a sinister agenda in A24’s new horror film.
- Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, the film explores themes of grief, trauma, and familial betrayal through a chilling occult narrative.
- Critics praise the movie’s visceral body horror and unsettling atmosphere, highlighting its practical effects and sound design.
- Billy Barratt and Sora Wong shine as siblings navigating Laura’s increasingly disturbing behavior in a secluded woodland home.
- Following its Australian premiere on May 29, the film opens in U.S. theaters on May 30, positioning it as a standout horror release of 2025.