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Stephen King Praises Chilling Horror Film 'The Rule of Jenny Pen'

3/4/2025

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In the chilling New Zealand horror film "The Rule of Jenny Pen," directed by James Ashcroft, acclaimed actors Geoffrey Rush and John Lithgow delve into the unsettling themes of aging and control within a care home. Premiering in theaters on March 7, 2025, and streaming on Shudder from March 28, 2025, it has already garnered high praise from Stephen King as one of the year's standout films.

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Story summary

In the chilling New Zealand horror film "The Rule of Jenny Pen," directed by James Ashcroft, acclaimed actors Geoffrey Rush and John Lithgow delve into the unsettling themes of aging and control within a care home. Premiering in theaters on March 7, 2025, and streaming on Shudder from March 28, 2025, it has already garnered high praise from Stephen King as one of the year's standout films.