Lionsgate Play brings Anna Kendrick’s ‘Alice, Darling’ on 4th April – A chilling psychological thriller that unravels the Mind Games of Abuse

Have you ever ever felt such as you have been slowly disappearing inside your personal life? Home abuse typically looks like this, leaving no bodily scars, but inflicting deep psychological wounds. Mary Nighy’s directorial debut – Alice, Darlingmasterfully and hauntingly portrays this invisible violence, shedding gentle on the refined manipulations and coercive behaviors that takes away a person’s confidence and independence. 

Anna Kendrick delivers a tour de pressure efficiency as Alice, a younger lady suffocated by her controlling boyfriend, Simon (Charlie Carrick), who isolates her and fuels her anxiousness. Every week-long journey together with her pals, Sophie (Wunmi Mosaku) and Tess (Kaniehtiio Horn), turns into a turning level, forcing Alice to confront her relationship and reclaim her id. However Simon’s escalating possessiveness culminates in a tense showdown that may check Alice’s resilience and her friendships. 

Not like different motion pictures on this topic, this nuanced psychological drama prioritizes a quiet, suspenseful ambiance that highlights Alice’s inner struggles over her abuser’s aggression. It successfully lures viewers into her claustrophobic world whereas additionally highlighting the ability of feminine friendship. Sophie and Tess’ unwavering help and real care turn out to be a crucial ingredient in Alice’s journey of escaping from her abusive relationship. Their bond exhibits the significance of connection and friendships within the face of isolating abuse.

Anna Kendrick, who has admitted that she had related experiences of abuse in a previous relationship, informed ABC News why she felt compelled to painting Alice: “It was important to me to have the movie live in that uncertain space. Because that’s the experience. When you’re going through it, it’s kind of like playing mind games with yourself. A lot of people have told me, halfway through the movie, that they’re not sure if Alice is making it up and I actually think that’s kind of great because it really helps illuminate what the experience is inside of a person who’s going through it because you aren’t sure if you’re making it up.”

Dive into the psychological thriller ‘Alice, Darling’, accessible April 4, 2025 on Lionsgate Play on PLDT Dwelling and Good.