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One actor plays almost every man in the village
Rory Kinnear plays multiple male characters throughout the film, creating an eerie feeling that the same presence is haunting Harper everywhere she goes.

Directed by Alex Garland
The film was written and directed by Alex Garland, known for cerebral and unsettling films like Ex Machina and Annihilation.

A folk horror story mixed with psychological trauma
The movie blends folk horror imagery with themes of grief, toxic masculinity, guilt, and emotional trauma after a personal tragedy.

Jessie Buckley carries the emotional core
Jessie Buckley stars as Harper, a woman retreating to the English countryside after a traumatic event, only to find herself trapped in an increasingly disturbing nightmare.

Nature and symbolism play a huge role
The film uses strange natural imagery, tunnels, forests, carvings, and religious symbolism to create an unsettling atmosphere and deeper meaning.