PAST LIFE, the new movie from the head honchos at Grimmfest and which opened the festival back in Oct 2025, will be releasing in cinemas and on digital just in time for Easter.
The film screened in cinemas in the UK from 20th March, US digital debut on 24th March and UK digital from 6th April 2026.
The film is now available to rent or buy on AMAZON PRIME, APPLE TV, RAKUTEN, SKY STORE and other TVOD platforms.
Step into the shadowy corridors of dark psychological thriller Past Life directed by Grimmfest’s Simeon Halligan, that boasts an all-star cast including Jeremy Piven (Mr Selfridge, Edge of Tomorrow), pop sensation Pixie Lott (Fred: The Movie, Christmas Karma), Aneurin Barnard (Peaky Blinders, Dunkirk, Time) and Tim McInnerny (Game of Thrones, Harlots, Gladiator II).
This sharp and enthralling new feature twists timelines, as crimes from the past are reawakened when a traumatized journalist crosses paths with a celebrity hypnotist.
More details on digital outlets and platforms, coming soon!
PAST LIFE WON BEST PICTURE AT THE PHILIP K DICK FILM FESTIVAL in NY.
PRESS REVIEWS AND QUOTES
“full of twists and red herrings that will keep you guessing whodunnit”. Projected Figures
“palpable sense of dread” Nerdly
‘Think Kershner’s Eyes of Laura Mars mixed with Kurosawa’s Cure and Amenábar’s Regression’. Anton Bitel
“…twisty-turny mind-bender” Grimmfest
‘a sharp, enthralling mix of Inception-style reality-bending and classic 80s-inspired slasher dread’. Horror Fuel
‘…a slick, blood-soaked slice of psychological horror’. Nerdly
“…claustrophobic and unnerving” Filmhounds
‘There’s more than enough swerves and side-roads in “Past Life” to keep the viewers guessing’. Horror News Net
‘A tricksy Hitchcockian voyage’. The Guardian
‘Ingenious scenario with many twists and turns’. BIFFF (Brussels international fest of fantastic film)
‘Claustrophobic nightmare that pays homage to classic horror cinema’. Filmhounds
‘Keeps the audience guessing at every turn’. Filmhounds
‘….a visually stunning psychological thriller.’ Sam Munster
‘PAST LIFE is an edge of your seat thriller with powerful performances by Jeremy Piven, Pixie Lott and Aneurin Barnard’ Philip K Dick film festival
‘Gorgeous film, beautifully shot with glorious giallo influences’. Sam Munster
‘…a refreshing viewing experience, bringing unique dynamics and acting styles to the screen’. UK Film Review
‘If you’re in the mood for a gripping new thriller, I’d definitely recommend checking out Past Life’. FangtasticallyWicked