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Emilia Clarke Stars in Horror Film 'When Darkness Loves Us' Heading to Cannes Market

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke headlines the new horror movie 'When Darkness Loves Us,' which will be shopped to buyers at the Cannes Film Market. The movie also stars Victoria Pedretti from The Haunting of Hill House.

April 22, 20265 sources2 min read

Emilia Clarke, famous for playing Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, is leading a new horror film called 'When Darkness Loves Us.' The movie also stars Victoria Pedretti, known for Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House and You.

The film is directed by James Ashcroft and recently finished filming in New Zealand. Cornerstone Films bought the rights to sell the movie worldwide, except in New Zealand and Australia.

The cast also includes Marlon Williams from Sweet Tooth and Natascha McElhone from The Crown. Bleecker Street, which distributes movies in the US, plans to release it in American theaters in 2027.

The movie will be pitched to international buyers at the Cannes Film Market, one of the biggest film industry events of the year. This is where distributors from different countries decide which movies to bring to their local theaters.

Why this matters

This marks Clarke's return to major film projects after her iconic TV role ended. Horror movies have been big box office draws recently, and pairing two popular actors could create buzz for the genre.

What to watch

International sales will begin at the Cannes Film Market, with US theatrical release planned for 2027.

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