Rabbit Trap (2025)

Last updated on September 18th, 2025 at 03:47 am

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

Seeking new inspiration and a fresh start, married musicians Daphne (Rosy McEwan) and Darcy (Dev Patel) move to the Welsh countryside to finish their new record. While collecting audio samples, Darcy inadvertently creates a field recording of mysterious sound never before heard by human ears. The discovery renews Daphne’s creative energy, but as the echoes of her music bleed into the surrounding landscape, ancient and malevolent woodland forces are disturbed. One day, a stranger arrives on their doorstep. The couple initially embraces the stranger, who helps them navigate and understand their new environment, but Darcy grows suspicious of his obsession. As jealousy and paranoia infect the makeshift family, the line between reality and myth begins to blur.

Magnet Releasing distributes in the US.

Filmed in Wales.

Stephen Kelliher of sales rep Bankside Films was quoted saying: “We were immediately drawn to Bryn’s arresting and authored take on a horror story which will immerse audiences in the most cinematic and sonic world, full of spirits from the ancient world. The creative team behind and in front of the camera is exceptional and we are thrilled to bring this highly anticipated debut to the world.”

Producer Elijah Wood was quoted saying: “Bryn’s vision for Rabbit Trap artfully fuses the world of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop with authentic Celtic Faerie lore to create a mythical marriage story that unfolds in a sonic landscape. It’s an utterly unique vision from an important new voice in cinema that we’re privileged to be a part of.”

Written and directed by first timer Bryn Chainey.

This is a UK horror movie.

Magnet Releasing released Rabbit Trap in Theaters on September 12, 2025.

Magnolia Pictures releases Rabbit Trap on VOD and Digital Platforms on September 30, 2025.

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Director: Bryn Chainey