Watch the intense trailer for Brenda Blethyn’s “compelling” British psychological drama with Jason Watkins

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A new trailer has been released for Brenda Blethyn’s upcoming drama, *Dragonfly*, giving viewers a sneak peek at the suspenseful story.

Featuring Andrea Riseborough and Jason Watkins, the film *Dragonfly* centers on Coleen (Riseborough), who is disturbed by the poor care given to her elderly neighbor, Elsie (Blethyn), and volunteers to provide care herself without charge.

The story hints that Colleen might not be who she appears to be. As people become suspicious, a surprising event sets off a series of dangerous consequences, potentially ruining the lives of both women involved.

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The trailer for the movie *Dragonfly* is now available, just before its release in the UK and Ireland on November 7th. It opens with Elsie admitting that taking care of someone is challenging, following an offer of help from Colleen.

Colleen believes helping out is just what good neighbors should do, but things quickly become unsettling. Elsie is shown at home, clearly frightened whenever the phone rings, and Elsie’s son, Watkins, starts to suspect Colleen isn’t being honest about her reasons for helping.

Colleen admits she’s struggled with pain throughout her life, and the scene cuts to her looking intensely – and a little menacingly – at Elsie through her front door window.

The movie *Dragonfly* has received positive reviews, earning a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes after its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year.

Digital Spy called the film a powerful and moving drama that focuses on marginalized people, with a truly unforgettable conclusion.

Okay, so The Hollywood Reporter thinks the movie’s sudden change in tone is a bit of a cheap trick, and it’s definitely not going to appeal to all players – er, I mean, moviegoers. But they also said it’s really well-made and genuinely scary, which is a plus!

ScreenAnarchy noted that while many films portray loneliness in a beautiful or idealized way, *Dragonfly* realistically depicts it as a painful, everyday struggle that often leads to something terrible.

Critics praised the film, with *The Guardian* calling it a powerful and well-acted drama. *Culture Mix* highlighted that *Dragonfly* is more than just a slow-paced psychological thriller; it’s a moving story about loneliness and caregiving that builds to a surprising and potentially controversial conclusion.

Dragonfly is released in UK and Irish cinemas on 7 November.

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2025-10-16 15:21