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Shailene Woodley Stars in Gripping Thriller 'Ultra'

11/5/2025

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Shailene Woodley will star in the psychological thriller Ultra, directed by Victoria Negri.
The film follows Eve, who after her twin sister's death competes in the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon in Death Valley and is pursued by a mysterious runner in white.
Negri draws on personal loss and ultrarunning to frame the story as grief processed through endurance.
Savage Rose Films produces Ultra, which will be pitched at American Film Market.

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Story summary

Shailene Woodley will star in the psychological thriller Ultra, directed by Victoria Negri.
The film follows Eve, who after her twin sister's death competes in the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon in Death Valley and is pursued by a mysterious runner in white.
Negri draws on personal loss and ultrarunning to frame the story as grief processed through endurance.
Savage Rose Films produces Ultra, which will be pitched at American Film Market.