There have been all sorts of haunted house horror films in recent years, thanks to the popularity of franchises like “The Conjuring” and “Insidious.” But perhaps there hasn’t been a recent horror film dealing with such a personal haunting as seen in “Separation.”
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Feuds between spouses can be brutal, especially if there are children involved. But what happens when a feuding married couple continues fighting after one of them dies horrifically? That’s basically the premise for the upcoming horror film, “Separation.” After the death of his wife, an artist has to try to raise his daughter while also dealing with the sudden emergence of a malevolent spirit living in his house that may or may not be his now-dead wife.
The film stars Rupert Friend, Brian Cox, Madeline Brewer, Mamie Gummer, and Violet McGraw. “Separation” is directed by William Brent Bell, who is probably best known for his previous horror films, “The Boy” and “Brahms: The Boy II.” He’s also finishing up work on the next film in the “Orphan” horror franchise.
“Separation” arrives in theaters on April 30. You can watch the new trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
8-year-old Jenny (Violet McGraw) is constantly caught in the middle of the feuding between her lawyer mother Maggie (Mamie Gummer) and artist father Jeff (Rupert Friend). She leads a lonely but imaginative life, surrounded by puppets called “Grisly Kin”, which are based on the works of her father. When Maggie is tragically killed in a hit-and-run, Jeff and Jenny try to piece together a new life. But when Maggie’s father (Brian Cox) sues for custody, and babysitter Samantha (Madeline Brewer) tries to be the new woman of the house, life in their Brooklyn townhome takes a dark turn. The puppets and frightening characters come to life and Jenny is the only person who can see them. When the motives of the ghoulish creatures become clear, the lives of everyone are put very much in jeopardy.
