Overview
- The Vanessa Caswill–directed drama, starring Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers, began its U.S. theatrical run the weekend of March 13.
- Rotten Tomatoes listed roughly a mid-60s critics’ score as of March 12–13, indicating a divided reception across top outlets.
- Reviews frequently praise Monroe’s performance and moments of emotional resonance, offset by complaints about contrived plotting, tonal bumps, and weak chemistry.
- Hoover co-wrote the script, produced the film, and was present on set throughout, later saying the experience reshaped how she views screen adaptations.
- Caswill said she treated the novel “as the Bible,” underscoring a fidelity that continues Hoover’s adaptation slate, with Verity slated for later in 2026.