'Eileen': A Moody Thriller with Standout Performances by McKenzie and Hathaway

Adapted from Ottessa Moshfegh's novel, the film explores a complex relationship in a 1960s Massachusetts prison, promising narrative surprises and potential cult classic status.

Adapted from Ottessa Moshfegh's novel, 'Eileen' is a moody, Hitchcockian thriller set in suburban Massachusetts during Christmas 1964, featuring Thomasin McKenzie as Eileen and Anne Hathaway as Rebecca, a prison psychiatrist.
The film, directed by William Oldroyd, explores the intense and complex relationship between Eileen, a secretary at a correctional facility for teenage boys, and Rebecca, who arrives with mysterious plans.
McKenzie's performance as Eileen is praised for its nuance and intensity, while Hathaway's portrayal of Rebecca is seen as a confident and commanding turn in her career.
The film's narrative surprises and twists, along with its atmospheric cinematography, have been highlighted as standout elements.
Despite its potential for being too unconventional for mainstream audiences, 'Eileen' is predicted to become a cult classic.