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The Thing with Feathers

Adapted from the novel by Max Porter and directed by Dylan Southern, The Thing with Feathers is a raw and poetic portrait of grief. Benedict Cumberbatch is a young father of two sons left devastated by the sudden and unexpected death of his wife. His hold on reality crumbles as a seemingly malign presence begins to stalk him. What begins as a terrifying haunting evolves into a battle of wills between the grieving family and their unpredictable, uninvited house guest and tormentor. Contains flashing images.