Dark Sky Films has dropped the chilling first trailer for Woken, a slow-burn mystery thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a global pandemic. Directed by Alan Friel and co-written by Rebecca Pollock, the film stars rising talent Erin Kellyman alongside acclaimed actors Maxine Peake, Ivanno Jeremiah, Corrado Invernizzi, and Peter McDonald. The unsettling narrative promises psychological tension, eerie isolation, and an unraveling mystery at the heart of humanity’s collapse. Woken is slated for release on July 18, 2025.
Set on a remote isle that appears untouched by the global disaster, the film follows Anna (Kellyman), who wakes up pregnant and confused, with no memory of her husband—or the life she’s told she had. As two strangers, Helen (Peake) and Peter (McDonald), care for her recovery, Anna’s growing distrust and fragmented memories push her to question everything around her. With an atmosphere thick with paranoia and unease, Woken blurs the line between memory and manipulation.
The trailer teases a haunting, minimalist aesthetic—gray skies, quiet interiors, and a sense of claustrophobia even in open landscapes. Erin Kellyman anchors the story with a performance that appears both vulnerable and fierce, navigating the psychological horror of not knowing who to trust or what’s real. The film’s themes echo deeply contemporary concerns—environmental collapse, bio-survival, and the erasure of personal agency in the face of systemic breakdown.
Woken looks to be a meditative, unsettling addition to the post-pandemic thriller genre. With its philosophical undertones and a focus on existential dread rather than cheap scares, the film could resonate with viewers seeking depth in their dystopia. As the July release approaches, Woken is shaping up to be one of the year’s more cerebral and emotionally charged genre offerings.
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