Mubi's first glimpse of Die My Love opens with a hush—maybe a lullaby, a whispered promise. Then the camera finds Jennifer Lawrence, her face twisted in a scream, and the silence breaks. This isn't a bedtime story. It's a fever dream about motherhood, madness, and the thin line between love and destruction.
Eight years after You Were Never Really Here—the film that proved Ramsay could turn a revenge tale into a symphony of grief—we're getting her first feature since then. And if the trailer is any indication, she's leaning into chaos. The visuals are gorgeous—Seamus McGarvey's lens captures the isolation of that farmhouse, the way the light filters through the windows like a threat—but the pacing is manic. One minute Lawrence is cooing at the baby, the next she's smashing a plate against the wall. It's exhausting. And yet… I can't look away.
Ramsay doesn't do subtle. She does raw. And here, she's tackling postpartum psychosis head-on—something Hollywood rarely touches with this kind of intensity. The cast helps: Lawrence, as always, is a force—her eyes tell a story of terror and triumph. Pattinson, too, looks worn thin, like he's carrying the weight of the world (and his wife's breakdown) on his shoulders. LaKeith Stanfield and Sissy Spacek add depth, but it's Lawrence who steals the show—every tremor, every gasp feels real.
The trailer dropped today, and already the internet is divided. Some say it's too much—too loud, too crazy. Others (me included) are intrigued by the mess. Because Ramsay's best work isn't neat. It's messy. It's uncomfortable. It's human.
Die My Love premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival to mixed reviews—some called it “too much,” others praised its audacity. It opens in select U.S. theaters on November 7, 2025. If you're into films that make you feel things—really feel them—this might be your cup of tea. If you prefer your dramas polished… well, maybe skip it. But either way, you'll be talking about it.
Because that's what Ramsay does. She makes you think. She makes you feel. And sometimes, she makes you question everything you thought you knew about film.
Anyway. Where were we? Oh yeah—the baby's crying. And Lawrence is screaming. And somehow, it's all connected.
5 Things to Know About Die My Love
- Ramsay's Return: Eight years after You Were Never Really Here, the auteur delivers a raw, unhinged take on motherhood—whether it lands or not, it's unmissable.
- Cast Chemistry: Lawrence and Pattinson bring a lived-in intensity to their roles as a couple unraveling, with Stanfield and Spacek adding weight to the supporting cast.
- Cannes Buzz: Mixed reviews at the 2025 festival, but Ramsay's name alone guarantees debate—will this be a cult classic or a misfire?
- Release Date: Mubi debuts Die My Love in select U.S. theaters November 7, 2025—perfect timing for fall's dark, atmospheric offerings.
- Source Material: Adapted from Ariana Harwicz's novel, the film stays true to the book's exploration of psychosis and familial bonds—though Ramsay adds her signature visual flair.
