• Drama
• Thriller

Hallow Road 2025

Hallow Road is a 2025 psychological thriller directed by Babak Anvari and written by William Gillies. The film stars Rosamund Pike, Matthew Rhys, Megan McDonnell, Paul Tylak, and Stephen Jones. A parents—Maddie (Rosamund Pike) and Frank (Matthew Rhys)—get a panicked late-night call from their teenage daughter, Alice (Megan McDonnell), who claims she’s accidentally hit a pedestrian. They rush to reach her, but along the way, disturbing truths emerge.🧭 Production & Release Filmed in late 2023 in Greystones (County Wicklow, Ireland) and studio locations Prague and Kladno (Czech Republic). Premiered at SXSW in March 2025; released in the UK and Ireland on 16 May 2025. U.S. distribution is handled by XYZ Films with a planned limited theatrical run.🗣️ Critics & Highlights Acclaim: The film enjoys a high Tomatometer score of 92% (based on 39 reviews), praised for its tense simplicity and standout performances by Pike and Rhys. Praise: The Guardian lauds its "gripping real‑time suspense," tight script, and emotional intensity despite minor logic gaps. Financial Times and mixed media reviews highlight how the minimal visuals and dialogue-driven tension succeed in creating suspense akin to "Locke" or radio drama. Reviewers from Screenrant, ReelTalkin, and Movie Insider commend the cinematography, pacing, and the ability to keep viewers gripped for the film’s 80-minute runtime. Criticisms: The Times notes a somewhat jarring genre shift—from psychological thriller to folkloric horror—which may confuse some viewers despite its immersive narrative. Some criticism points to narrative plausibility issues, such as why phone tracking isn’t used, and whether the minimal visuals weaken overall engagement.💰 Box Office Overview Here’s the latest on Hallow Road (2025) in terms of its worldwide box office performance: Worldwide Gross: Approximately USD 265,000. Box Office Mojo reports a total international and worldwide gross of $264,792. The‑Numbers.com lists the figure as $265,088, with a breakdown showing $265,088 earned internationally and none yet recorded from the U.S. Wikipedia cites a slightly lower figure of $220,585, though the sources providing more detailed box office data suggest that the ~$265K number is more accurate and up-to-date.So, the most reliable estimate—according to Box Office Mojo and The‑Numbers—is that Hallow Road has earned around USD 265,000 worldwide so far, with virtually all of that coming from the UK and Ireland markets.🎯 Conclusion Hallow Road (2025) is a taut, emotionally charged psychological thriller that stands out for its minimalist execution and powerhouse performances by Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys. Set almost entirely inside a car over the course of a single night, the film masterfully builds suspense through dialogue and atmosphere rather than visual spectacle. While it may not appeal to viewers expecting action or traditional horror, it’s a gripping, well-crafted character study that explores parental fear, guilt, and the unraveling of trust. If you liked films like Locke or The Guilty, this one’s worth the ride. Read More

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