Set against the quiet sprawl of suburban Australia, Hounds of Love follows teenager Vicki Maloney after she is abducted by a deeply disturbed couple. Trapped in their home, she studies the fragile power dynamic between her captors and recognises a narrow path to survival: divide them. With unflinching restraint, the film explores manipulation, coercion, and the terrifying ordinariness of evil. A taut psychological thriller that builds dread through performance and atmosphere rather than spectacle.

Rialto Recommends: A masterclass in tension and control, Hounds of Love is as intelligent as it is harrowing. Watch for the extraordinary performances and the chilling reminder that danger can hide behind the most ordinary doors.