Directed by William Oldroyd (Lady Macbeth) and written by Luke Goebel and Ottessa Moshfegh, Eileen is adapted from Moshfegh's
2015 novel. The film stars Thomasin McKenzie as Eileen, a young
prison secretary in 1964 Boston. She becomes infatuated with Rebecca (Anne Hathaway), a new counsellor at the prison. Things take a sinister turn when
Rebecca reveals a dark secret.
The film also stars Shea Whigham, Marin Ireland and
Owen Teague.
Eileen is in UK/ROI cinemas from December 1st.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
Set during a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret — throwing Eileen onto a sinister path.
