Key Takeaways:
– “Mothers' Instinct”, a remake of the award-winning Belgian film “Duelles”, is set for a limited theater release on July 26th and a digital release on August 13th.
– The film stars close friends Academy Award winners Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain and is noted to be Hathaway's most challenging role yet.
– A fresh trailer for the movie has just hit the internet.
– The story was originally slated for directorship by Olivier Masset-Depasse but is now the cinematic debut of Benoît Delhomme.
The star-studded psychological thriller “Mothers' Instinct” is drawing attention for its eerie plotline and impressive cast. The film, a remake of the 2018 Belgian flick “Duelles”, kicked off production in May of 2022 with the award-winning duo Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain leading the pack. The pair, close off-screen buddies, have brought their undeniable chemistry on screen, making the anticipation for the movie's release palpable.
Hathaway, recalling her experience on the set, revealed that her character in the film posed the greatest challenge she had ever encountered in her acting career. She confessed that this role delved deep into her scariest fear. Not too long from now, we get a chance to witness her intense performance. The much-awaited thriller is set to debut in a select number of theaters on July 26th, with an ensuing digital release on August 13th.
A Sneak Peek into “Mothers' Instinct”
Whetting the appetite of movie lovers, the recently released trailer is already stirring excitement. Giving us a peek into the looming suspense, the visuals promise a hair-raising experience. “Duelles”, the original movie, made a dazzling sweep at the Magritte Awards, the Belgian Oscars' equivalent, winning nine awards including Best Film and Best Director, setting a record for the most Magritte Awards nabbed by a single film.
Originally, Olivier Masset-Depasse, the director of “Duelles”, was set to dictate the English-version narrative, scripted by Sarah Conradt-Kroehler. However, the mantle was eventually passed to Benoît Delhomme, marking his directorial debut in the industry.
The Dark Side of Maternal Instinct
The storyline revolves around two best friends and neighbors, Alice (Chastain) and Celine (Hathaway), who indulge in a picture-perfect traditional lifestyle till the tranquility is disrupted by a tragic accident. What follows is a dramatic spiral of guilt, suspicion, and paranoia as the incident wreaks havoc on their sisterly bond. Entrenched in twisted emotions and psychological play, the plot underscores the dark side of maternal instinct.
In addition to Hathaway and Chastain, the cast features renowned names like Josh Charles of “The Good Wife” fame and Anders Danielsen Lie acknowledged for his role in “The Worst Person In The World”.
The film, backed by Anton, is a collaborative production effort spearheaded by Hathaway and Chastain, Paul Nelson of Mosaic, Jacques-Henri Bronckart, and Kelly Carmichael, Chastain's partner at Freckle Films. Anton's CEO, Sébastien Raybaud, and the President of Production, John Zois, monitored the film's progression prominently.
With the arrival of the new trailer and the quickly approaching release dates for “Mothers' Instinct”, we can't wait to watch what promises to be a thrilling cinematic experience. Ponder over the trailer and let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below.
