Get ready to have your nerves frayed—Mubi has just unleashed a hauntingly intense trailer for Die My Love, the upcoming psychological thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. But here’s where it gets controversial: this isn’t your typical Hollywood fare. Directed by the fearless Lynne Ramsay, returning after an eight-year hiatus, the film promises to be as unflinching as her previous works, We Need to Talk About Kevin and You Were Never Really Here. If you thought those were intense, Die My Love looks set to push boundaries even further.
Set in the isolated, almost forgotten landscapes of rural Montana, the story revolves around a mother teetering on the edge of sanity as she grapples with psychosis. And this is the part most people miss: the film isn’t just about mental health—it’s a raw exploration of love, motherhood, and the darkness that can lurk beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives. Based on Ariana Harwicz’s novel, the script, co-written by Ramsay and Enda Walsh, dives deep into themes that are both unsettling and profoundly human.
Lawrence takes on the demanding role of the mother, with Pattinson playing her husband—a character who, according to the synopsis, isn’t always the supportive partner she needs. Lakeith Stanfield joins the cast as her lover, adding another layer of complexity to the narrative. Rounding out the ensemble are veterans Sissy Spacek and Nick Nolte, whose presence alone adds gravitas to the project.
The trailer itself is a masterclass in tension, feeling less like a preview and more like a descent into a waking nightmare. Mubi, fresh off the success of distributing the provocative The Substance, seems to have found another project that aligns perfectly with its bold, boundary-pushing ethos. Die My Love is slated for a November 7 release, and if the trailer is any indication, it’s going to be a film that lingers long after the credits roll.
Behind the scenes, the project is just as intriguing. Produced by Lawrence and Justine Ciarrocchi through their Excellent Cadaver banner, the film also boasts Martin Scorsese as a producer. In a statement, Excellent Cadaver gushed, “It’s impossible to convey what it’s like to witness Lynne Ramsay make art. She’s one of one.” With such high praise and a powerhouse team, it’s no wonder the film has already sparked curiosity.
Here’s where it gets even more intriguing: While Ramsay’s vision is undoubtedly the driving force, the cast’s recent projects add another layer of excitement. Stanfield, fresh off his Oscar-nominated turn in Judas and the Black Messiah, is set to appear in the crime thriller Play Dirty and the video game adaptation El Paso, Elsewhere. Pattinson, meanwhile, is juggling a Possession remake and a Batman sequel, while Lawrence is diving into The Wives and Why Don’t You Love Me? with A24. With so much talent converging, Die My Love feels like a perfect storm of creativity.
But let’s circle back to the core question: Can a film this intense, this unflinching, resonate with a mainstream audience? Or is it destined to be a niche masterpiece, celebrated by critics but overlooked by the masses? What do you think? Is Die My Love the kind of film we need more of, or does its darkness risk alienating viewers? Let us know in the comments—this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.
