The latest Neon horror project, Brides, welcomes four fresh faces. Olivia Cooke returns as Sally Bishop. Harry Lawtey, Jodie Turner Smith, Viola Prettejohn and Burn Gorman join the cast. Director Chloe Okuno leads the team as both writer and filmmaker.
Plot Overview
Brides follows Sally and her husband on a 1961 trip to northern Italy. They become stranded at a remote villa. The villa is run by Vova, played by Harry Lawtey. Vova controls a household of beautiful, deathless women. Jodie Turner Smith and Viola Prettejohn portray two of these women. Burn Gorman appears as the caretaker. As Sally explores the eerie home, she feels time slip away. She also feels her own identity melt into a dark transformation. The story mixes seduction, violence and illusion.
Cast Highlights
Harry Lawtey is known for his role in Industry. He also played Richard Burton in Mr Burton and appears in projects such as Joker: Folie à Deux and Under Salt Marsh. Jodie Turner Smith rose to fame after starring opposite Daniel Kaluuya in Queen & Slim. . Viola Prettejohn earned praise for playing young Princess Elizabeth in The Crown. Burn Gorman returns to work with Okuno after his memorable monster role in Watcher.
Production Details
Chloe Okuno writes and directs Brides. The film began production in Budapest this week. Producers include Anthony Bregman, Stefanie Azpiazu and Greg Zuk for Likely Story. Manor Kill Media provides financing. Neon acquired North American rights last year and will distribute the film. Focus International will handle international release, with FilmNation covering some territories.
Why This Film Matters
The combination of a strong cast and a visionary director makes Brides a must‑watch for horror fans. The Neon brand adds a reputation for bold, stylish movies. Fans of Olivia Cooke will enjoy seeing her lead a new thriller. The film also promises striking visuals and a haunting story set in a historic Italian villa.
Viewers can expect a mix of suspense, gothic romance and psychological horror. The deathless women bring an eerie beauty to the screen. The remote villa setting adds isolation and tension. Chloe Okuno’s script promises twists that keep the audience guessing.
Source: Deadline
