Nicolas Winding Refn’s Her Private Hell starring Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton heads to MUBI
Missed Her Private Hell in cinemas? Nicolas Winding Refn’s latest film, starring Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton, is heading to MUBI on 27th November, bringing the Drive director’s distinctive brand of neon-soaked surrealism to the small screen.
Set in a strange, futuristic city, the film follows Elle (Thatcher), a rising movie star preparing to shoot a sci-fi epic alongside her former lover, now her stepmother (Havana Rose Liu). Meanwhile, a soldier (Melton) searches the deserted streets for his daughter, as a sinister figure known as the Leather Man lurks in the shadows.
The cast also includes Kristine Froseth, Diego Calva and Dougray Scott, with a sweeping orchestral score by composer Pino Donaggio adding to the film’s otherworldly atmosphere.
Marking Refn’s return to feature filmmaking a decade after The Neon Demon, the film leans heavily into the director’s fascination with striking imagery, unsettling characters and stories that defy easy explanation.
In our review, we described it as “a magical fever-dream of a film”, praising its meticulously composed visuals while noting its unconventional, loosely connected storytelling. It’s a film that prioritises atmosphere over narrative, leaving plenty of room for audiences to draw their own conclusions.
The editorial unit
Her Private Hell is released on Mubi on 27th November 2026. Read our review here.
Watch the trailer for Her Private Hell here:
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