Pretty Lethal

What it’s about

Five American ballerinas travel to a prestigious competition in Budapest, barely speaking to one another. Their bus breaks down in a desolate forest, forcing them to take shelter at a remote inn run by a reclusive former ballet star, Devora Kasimer. The inn's clientele is entirely criminal, and when the situation turns violent, the dancers must set aside old grudges and use their dance skills as lethal weapons.

What hooks you

Director Vicky Jewson brings together a cast including Isabela Merced, Maddie Ziegler as Bones, Lana Condor as Princess, and Uma Thurman as Devora Kasimer. The film is set in Hungary and features a remote inn, a dance troupe, and a fight for survival, with the dancers' grace and discipline turned into tools of combat.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who like action driven by physical skill and survival against the odds, and to viewers drawn to stories where rivalries are set aside for a common fight. It will also suit those who enjoy thrillers set in isolated, menacing locations.