Love Lies Bleeding - Official Trailer

Love Lies Bleeding, the much-anticipated film set to premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, weaves an intricate tale of passion, crime, and physical prowess, as evident in its newly released trailer. Directed by Rose Glass, known for her psychological horror expertise demonstrated in "Saint Maud," this film marks a stark yet intriguing shift in her directorial narrative. The trailer, laden with a mixture of volatile emotions and intense physicality, promises a story that ventures beyond conventional storytelling. Kristen Stewart, portraying the character of Lou, a gym manager with a withdrawn personality, finds herself entangled in a whirlwind romance with Katy O’Brian's character, Jackie. The plot thickens as their fervent love affair becomes dangerously intertwined with Lou's criminal family, promising a storyline rich in complexity and depth.

Ed Harris's portrayal of the crime boss patriarch adds a layer of menacing allure to the narrative. His character, depicted as a nastier, more brutish version of Will Forte's character in "I Think You Should Leave," brings a palpable sense of tension and impending doom. This character dynamic is pivotal in escalating the film’s suspense, as Lou and Jackie find themselves in a precarious dance with danger. The trailer showcases a blend of sex, violence, and raw physicality, with scenes of shootouts, bodies being concealed, and FBI investigations, all set against the backdrop of the bodybuilding world. This unique combination of elements contributes to a narrative that is as physically intense as it is emotionally charged.

The film's ensemble cast, including Dave Franco, Jena Malone, and Anna Baryshnikov, promises a multi-layered performance, complementing Stewart and O’Brian's central roles. Stewart's return to the big screen with Love Lies Bleeding, alongside her involvement in another Sundance feature, "Love Me," indicates a strong comeback following a year away from film acting. This film, with its blend of thriller and drama, encapsulated in the unique world of bodybuilding and crime, is poised to be a standout addition to the 2024 cinematic landscape. The expertise of Rose Glass in crafting a narrative that is visually and emotionally arresting is evident, making Love Lies Bleeding by A24 a film to watch out for.