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David Lowery Adapts 'Death in Her Hands' Starring Tilda Swinton

5/17/2025

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David Lowery is set to bring Ottessa Moshfegh's gripping novel "Death in Her Hands" to the big screen, featuring the talented Tilda Swinton. The film delves into the life of recent widow Vesta Gul, whose fixation on a cryptic note about a woman named Magda spirals into a thrilling psychological journey. Produced by See-Saw Films, anticipation is building for this intriguing adaptation.

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Story summary

David Lowery is set to bring Ottessa Moshfegh's gripping novel "Death in Her Hands" to the big screen, featuring the talented Tilda Swinton. The film delves into the life of recent widow Vesta Gul, whose fixation on a cryptic note about a woman named Magda spirals into a thrilling psychological journey. Produced by See-Saw Films, anticipation is building for this intriguing adaptation.