Her Private Hell
When a mysterious mist engulfs a futuristic metropolis, unleashing a deadly and elusive entity, a troubled young woman searches for her father. Her quest collides with an American GI on a harrowing odyssey to rescue his daughter from Hell.
Why it matters
A visually hypnotic dive into surreal sci-fi horror that prioritizes mood over narrative clarity.
- Striking futuristic cityscapes drenched in atmospheric mist, showcasing a commitment to immersive worldbuilding.
- Strong performances anchor an otherwise elliptical and dreamlike script that challenges conventional storytelling.
- For fans of experimental horror and cerebral genre pieces that lean into ambiguity rather than exposition.
- Demands patience; those seeking tight plotting or traditional scares may find its surrealism frustrating or alienating.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
85
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
86
Supernatural
20
Creature
36
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
99
Survival
83
Content Warnings
Phobia triggers
Pairs Well With
Production History
Intelligence Brief
Nicolas Winding Refn returns with a neon-drenched, existential horror blending sci-fi dystopia and supernatural terror.
- Why it matters: Refn’s signature stylistic bravado meets a fresh narrative that probes grief and survival amid a spectral urban nightmare.
- What we know: Set in a futuristic city swallowed by a deadly mist, the film follows a young woman’s search for her father alongside an American GI’s desperate rescue mission.
- Who's involved: Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, starring rising horror muse Sophie Thatcher and genre-savvy leads Charles Melton and Havana Rose Liu.
- The buzz: Early whispers praise its hypnotic visuals and chilling atmosphere, promising a cerebral yet visceral addition to Refn’s oeuvre and the sci-fi horror canon.
Trailers
Official Trailer
Official International Teaser
Official Teaser
Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $6 million
- Filming Locations
- United States of America, Denmark, United Kingdom