Shell

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Samantha Lake was once an actress audiences adored. Her glory days are behind her, though, and her career is steadily fading. Hungry to regain the fame she once had, Samantha finds herself pulled into the dazzling world of Zoe Shannon, one of the most powerful figures in the wellness business. At first sight, the world Zoe offers seems perfect. Samantha believes it could give her a second chance. Beneath that shining surface, however, lies a truth more horrifying than she could ever have imagined. As Samantha uncovers it, she realises that the path she took in the hope of saving her career is dragging her somewhere far darker. Directed by Max Minghella and written by Jack Stanley, this 102-minute 2025 horror film stars Elisabeth Moss as Samantha Lake and Kate Hudson as Zoe Shannon, with Kaia Gerber also in the cast.