“Completely unpredictable” British thriller that “sticks with you” gets new UK streaming home

Rosamund Pike’s surprising British thriller, Hallow Road, is now available to stream in the UK on Sky Cinema and with a Cinema membership on NOW. It’s the perfect dose of family drama for the holidays!

The film centers on Maddie and Frank, a couple who race to their daughter Alice’s aid when she unintentionally strikes a pedestrian while driving at night.

As the team rushes to the emergency, paramedic Maddie guides a frightened Alice through CPR instructions over the phone. They quickly discover, however, that something else dangerous is also present in the area.

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A couple races against time to shield their daughter from long-hidden family secrets that are now being revealed. Will they reach her before it’s too late?

Babak Anvari directs Hallow Road, a film featuring Pike and Matthew Rhys as a couple whose daughter, Alice, is played by Megan McDonnell.

I first saw this movie back in March at SXSW 2025, and honestly, it blew me away! It actually got a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from the first 10 reviews – pretty incredible, right?

The film was released in theaters in May and has received positive reviews, currently boasting an 89% rating based on 54 reviews. Critics have particularly enjoyed its suspenseful story, strong acting, and skillful direction.

According to Variety, the film Hallow Road starts as a gripping, tightly-focused thriller about parents rushing to their daughter’s accident, but quickly takes unexpected turns. The story unfolds almost entirely within a car during this urgent drive.

According to Empire, the film Hallow Road is a worthwhile, disturbing experience thanks to its excellent acting, clever and surprising story, and skillful direction by Anvari.

Bloody Disgusting praised Anvari’s film for effectively building psychological tension and skillfully blending classic folklore with modern horror. They noted the story is haunting and stays with viewers long after it ends.

Hallow Road is available to watch on Sky Cinema and with a Cinema membership on NOW.

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2025-12-21 19:49