The official poster for The Damned, a psychological horror film directed by Thordur Palsson, has been revealed ahead of its exclusive theatrical release on January 3, 2025. The film explores themes of survival, morality, and communal guilt in a harrowing 19th-century setting.

The Damned stars Odessa Young and Joe Cole in a story centered around Eva, a widow living in an isolated fishing outpost during a brutal winter. When a shipwreck occurs near the village, Eva and her community are forced to decide between saving the stranded crew or preserving their own dwindling resources. As guilt and fear take hold, the villagers begin to feel the weight of their decision manifesting as something far darker.

The film is written by Jamie Hannigan, based on a story by Palsson, and features a cast that includes Siobhan Finneran, Rory McCann, Turlough Convery, and Lewis Gribben. Producers Emilie Jouffroy, Kamilla Kristiane Hodøl, Conor Barry, and others bring this haunting tale to life.

The poster teases the film’s ominous atmosphere, hinting at the isolation and dread faced by the characters.

The Damned promises to offer a compelling examination of human nature under extreme circumstances, making it a must-watch for fans of psychological horror.




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