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New Dragonfly Trailer Showcases Brenda Blethyn and Andrea Riseborough in Acclaimed British Drama

The first look highlights a socially rooted caregiving story that pivots into a late, 'horrific' jolt.

Overview

  • A new trailer released Thursday spotlights Brenda Blethyn and Andrea Riseborough, with Jason Watkins co-starring.
  • The story follows neighbour Colleen offering care to pensioner Elsie before tensions escalate and motives are questioned.
  • Writer-director Paul Andrew Williams says the film contains 'horrific' elements yet he does not classify it as a horror movie.
  • Following a Tribeca premiere with a shared Performance award for Blethyn and Riseborough and an Edinburgh bow, the film holds a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score with praise from outlets including The Hollywood Reporter and The Guardian.
  • UK theatrical plans remain unclear, with Radio Times citing 7 November for cinemas while other coverage says no date has been officially announced.