During a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by Rebecca, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret — throwing Eileen onto a sinister path.
In 1960s Philadelphia, a shy and lonely young woman working at a psychological clinic becomes dangerously obsessed with her new, glamorous colleague. As their bond deepens, she finds herself drawn into a dark world of secrets and manipulation. The film explores themes of desire, repression, and the suffocating nature of societal expectations.
Eileen received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its atmospheric tension, stylish direction, and strong performances, particularly from Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway. Some critics found the pacing slow in parts, but the overall consensus highlighted its compelling psychological depth and unsettling mood.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's dark, psychological tone and the compelling performances. Many found it to be a captivating and unsettling character study, though some wished for a more explosive or surprising conclusion.
Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film is based on the critically acclaimed 2015 novel of the same name by Ottessa Moshfegh, who also co-wrote the screenplay.
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