Synopsis
In rural Ohio and West Virginia, the lives of disparate characters—a traumatized war veteran, corrupt lawmen, deranged preachers, and desperate lovers—intertwine over two decades. At the center is Arvin Russell, a young man determined to protect those he cares about from the violence and evil festering in his community.
Highlights
Based on Donald Ray Pollock’s dark, Southern Gothic novel
Tom Holland in a dramatic departure from his superhero image
Robert Pattinson’s unsettling performance as a morally corrupt preacher
Interwoven storylines spanning post‑WWII to the 1960s
Explores themes of faith, violence, and generational trauma
Antonio Campos’s brooding direction with atmospheric tension
Strong ensemble cast delivering layered performances
