A very tense new thriller drama movie is available to watch now

A Very Tense New Thriller Drama Movie Is Available to Watch Now

Anemone, the first film from three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis in eight years, has just premiered in cinemas after much anticipation.

Film Overview

Co-written by Daniel Day-Lewis, his son, and director Ronan Day-Lewis, the movie opens with Jem Stoker (Sean Bean, Game of Thrones) solemnly praying for strength before bidding farewell to his wife, Nessa (Oscar nominee Samantha Morton, In America), and speeding off on a motorbike.

Jem's destination is an isolated shack deep in the Yorkshire woods, where his older brother Ray (Daniel Day-Lewis) lives in self-imposed exile. The two brothers have not seen each other in 20 years. Their reunion is cold, marked by long and tense silences.

Plot and Atmosphere

Throughout the movie’s two-hour runtime, the reasons for Jem's visit and Ray's withdrawal gradually unfold. The film is a family drama with thriller and horror undertones, maintaining strong control over tone from the very beginning.

Deliberately paced storytelling, carefully revealing character motives.
Gloomy cinematography by Ben Fordesman enhances the suspense.
Bobby Krlic’s moody and elusive score adds to the film’s tension.
Intense performances create an enigmatic atmosphere.
Director Ronan Day-Lewis introduces heightened stylistic touches to deepen mystery and dread.

"Anemone has such a strong command of tone, creating a thick air of mystery, dread and suspense."

This film immerses viewers in a slow-burning, atmospheric story of family conflict and hidden pasts.

Author's summary: Anemone skillfully blends family drama with thriller and horror elements, delivering a tense, atmospheric experience marked by compelling performances and striking visuals.

JOE — 2025-11-07