THE DAMNED Poster and Trailer

January 3, 2025, will bring a chilling new entry into the psychological horror canon with the theatrical release of The Damned. Helmed by Icelandic director Thordur Palsson (The Valhalla Murders), the film is set to deliver an icy dose of tension and terror rooted in moral dilemmas and haunting isolation.

The official synopsis sets the stage: The Damned unfolds in a 19th-century coastal fishing village battered by an unforgiving winter. Odessa Young (Shirley) stars as Eva, a widow grappling with a gut-wrenching decision after a shipwreck leaves a crew stranded near her struggling community. With scarce resources and survival on the line, the villagers must confront their humanity—or lack thereof. Guilt and fear begin to fester, giving way to an ever-deepening paranoia and the eerie sense that something otherworldly is exacting retribution for their choices.

The ensemble cast is brimming with talent. Odessa Young leads opposite Joe Cole (Gangs of London), with Siobhan Finneran (Downton Abbey), Rory McCann (Game of Thrones), and Francis Magee (Kin) rounding out the impressive roster. Rising stars Turlough Convery, Lewis Gribben, and newcomer Mícheál Óg Lane also lend their talents to the film.

The newly unveiled poster hints at the film’s foreboding tone, with stark imagery evoking the harsh, unrelenting environment at the story's core. The tagline? A simple yet evocative reminder of the stakes: “How far would you go to survive?”

Given Palsson’s track record of crafting atmospheric, character-driven narratives, The Damned seems poised to leave audiences gripping their seats—and questioning their own moral thresholds.

Horror fans and cinephiles alike should keep their eyes peeled for what could be one of 2025’s most chilling theatrical experiences.

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A SACRIFICE Trailer and Release Info

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