Dev Patel Faces Dark Folk Magic in Mind-Bending ‘Rabbit Trap’ Trailer
Dev Patel is set to star in a chilling new psychological horror called Rabbit Trap, which is the first full-length feature from director Bryn Chainey. The film also features Rosy McEwen and is produced by Bankside Films in collaboration with Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah’s SpectreVision, according to official sources.
Set in 1973, Rabbit Trap follows a married couple who move to an isolated cabin in Wales. The story takes a dark turn when they accidentally disturb a fairy ring linked to the Tylwyth Teg, a mysterious Welsh folklore. Shortly after, a strange child appears at their door, seemingly with dangerous intentions.
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The recently released trailer gives a first look at Dev Patel as Darcy Davenport and Rosy McEwen as his wife, Daphne. The couple has left London behind to live in the countryside, hoping to find creative inspiration and a fresh start. “When the couple set about exploring their new environs, recording instruments in tow, Darcy stumbles upon a ‘faerie circle’ that emits a strange, unidentifiable frequency,” the official synopsis states.
This discovery is soon followed by the arrival of an otherworldly child, played by Jade Croot, who quickly becomes part of their lives. The child’s presence tests the couple’s trust and reveals hidden tensions, threatening both their mental and spiritual well-being.
Rabbit Trap was shot in 2023, with filming taking place in North Yorkshire. The film features music by Lucrecia Dalt, with sound design by Graham Reznick and Brent Kiser, adding to the eerie atmosphere. Dev Patel also serves as an executive producer on the project alongside Benjamin Kramer, Kyle Stroud, Tom Ogden, Stephen Kelliher, and Sophie Green.
The film made its premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in the Midnight section on January 24, 2025. Magnolia Pictures will release it in the United States on September 12, 2025.
Reception for Rabbit Trap has been mixed so far. Rotten Tomatoes reports that 43% of 28 critic reviews are positive, giving it an average rating of 6.0 out of 10. Metacritic gives the film a score of 55 out of 100 based on 12 critics, indicating “mixed or average” reviews.
Rabbit Trap combines folk horror and psychological thrills, making it a movie that fans of dark, unsettling stories will want to keep an eye on.
Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen deliver performances that anchor the strange and haunting events in the film, promising a tense ride for audiences when it hits theaters later this year.
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