Overview
- Written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams, Dragonfly stars Brenda Blethyn as Elsie and Andrea Riseborough as Colleen, with Jason Watkins as Elsie’s son.
- The trailer spotlights a tentative bond between a lonely pensioner and her younger neighbour that edges into darker territory without revealing key turns.
- The film holds an early 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes following its festival run and initial reviews from outlets including The Hollywood Reporter and The Guardian.
- UK distributors have set a theatrical release for 7 November 2025, following premieres at Tribeca in June and Edinburgh in August.
- Though it has played some horror festivals, Williams has said he does not classify the film as horror despite acknowledging certain horrific elements.