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Benedict Cumberbatch Stars in Grief Drama 'The Thing with Feathers'

4/9/2025

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Briarcliff Entertainment is set to release "The Thing with Feathers" on Halloween, October 31. This poignant drama, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, explores a widower's struggle with grief alongside a mysterious crow. Directed by Dylan Southern, the film promises to delve into profound emotions, drawing inspiration from Max Porter's evocative novella.

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Briarcliff Entertainment is set to release "The Thing with Feathers" on Halloween, October 31. This poignant drama, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, explores a widower's struggle with grief alongside a mysterious crow. Directed by Dylan Southern, the film promises to delve into profound emotions, drawing inspiration from Max Porter's evocative novella.