‘Her Private Hell’ Review: Sophie Thatcher Is Transcendent in Nicolas Winding Refn’s Slippery Sci-Fi Horror
Nicolas Winding Refn's film 'Her Private Hell' showcases a visually striking narrative that blends elements of horror and sci-fi. The film, featuring Sophie Thatcher in a compelling role, explores themes of anxiety and isolation within a surreal, misty cityscape. While it may not appeal to everyone, it offers a captivating experience for those familiar with Refn's unique style.
- ▪The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is directed by Nicolas Winding Refn.
- ▪Sophie Thatcher plays the lead role of Elle, navigating a surreal and anxiety-inducing environment.
- ▪The narrative is described as a series of loosely connected vignettes filled with erotic and gruesome elements.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies ‘Her Private Hell’ Review: Sophie Thatcher Is Transcendent in Nicolas Winding Refn’s Slippery Sci-Fi Horror Cannes 2026: It’s no “Citizen Kane,” but Refn’s long-awaited return to feature filmmaking is still worth taking a trip with Chase Hutchinson May 18, 2026 @ 7:42 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email (Photo credit: NEON) “This movie’s gonna be hell.” So says Sophie Thatcher’s Elle fairly early on in Nicolas Winding Refn’s visually striking “Her Private Hell,” cheekily and accurately predicting the nightmare that’s to come. To even call the film a nightmare feels like a reductive way of describing the feverish purgatory that Refn thrusts us into.
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