Eileen

A slow-burning, unsettling character study that simmers with repressed desire and sudden violence, leaving a lingering chill.

Directed by

William Oldroyd

Genres

Thriller, Crime

Starring

Thomasin McKenzie, Anne Hathaway, Shea Whigham

Tagline

Crime has never felt so intoxicating.

Overview

During a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by Rebecca, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret — throwing Eileen onto a sinister path.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and eerie. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, obsession, identity, trauma

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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