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Holland & Mara's Deadly Game Unravels Life
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A businessman's life unravels after a seductive encounter.
- The film is a modern adaptation of Amiri Baraka's 1964 play.
- The psychological thriller premiered at SXSW Film & TV Festival.
André Holland and Kate Mara engage in a tense, seductive cat-and-mouse game in "The Dutchman," a new psychological thriller. Holland portrays Clay, a businessman whose marriage is crumbling, only for his life to rapidly unravel following an encounter with the alluring Lula, played by Mara. The film delves into the complexities of desire and deception.
Based on Amiri Baraka's seminal 1964 play, which stirred conversations about interracial relationships during the Civil Rights Movement, this adaptation breathes new life into the story for a modern audience. Set in present-day New York City, it promises a gripping narrative exploring themes of entrapment and self-discovery.
Directed by Andre Gaines, "The Dutchman" also features Stephen McKinley Henderson, Aldis Hodge, and Lauren E. Banks. Having premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival, the film is slated for a theatrical release on January 2. Audiences can anticipate a suspenseful journey into the psychological depths of its characters.
