XYZ Films has unveiled the gripping trailer for Hallow Road, a psychological thriller that is already drawing critical acclaim following its world premiere at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival. Headlined by Oscar nominee Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) and Emmy winner Matthew Rhys (Perry Mason), the film currently holds an impressive 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling strong early reception.
A Nightmarish Call
The trailer plunges viewers into a harrowing scenario: a late-night phone call that shatters a family’s calm. Pike and Rhys portray distraught parents who learn their teenage daughter, Alice (played by Megan McDonnell), has struck a pedestrian on a remote, dimly lit road. As panic surges, the couple races to reach their daughter before anyone else can arrive at the scene, desperate to shield her from the fallout.
Layers of Suspense
What begins as a tragic accident quickly spirals into a more complex mystery. A cryptic stranger appears, casting a shadow over the already fraught situation. The trailer teases a growing sense of dread, hinting that the incident may conceal darker secrets yet to be uncovered.
Creative Forces Behind the Film
Directed by Babak Anvari, the BAFTA-winning filmmaker known for the critically acclaimed Under the Shadow, Hallow Road marks his return to psychological horror. The screenplay is penned by William Gillies, weaving a character-driven narrative with escalating tension.
Supporting cast members include Stephen Jones as the dogged detective assigned to the case, and Paul Tylark as a local officer whose presence adds further friction. The production is backed by Lucan Toh (Two & Two Pictures), Ian Henry (London Film & TV), and Richard Bolger (Hail Mary Pictures), with financing from XYZ Films and Screen Ireland.
An Unsettling Journey Ahead
The trailer artfully builds suspense, suggesting that the accident is merely the beginning of a chilling descent. As secrets unravel and characters are pushed to their limits, Hallow Road promises a deeply unsettling story of parental desperation and moral ambiguity.
Set for release in the U.S. this summer, Hallow Road positions itself as a standout in the psychological thriller genre, ready to grip audiences with its haunting twists and emotional intensity.
