The official trailer for Hatching, a psychological horror film directed by Hanna Bergholm, opens with an eerie and unsettling atmosphere, introducing us to a seemingly perfect Finnish family with a dark twist. The story centers around 12-year-old Tinja, who struggles to live up to her mother’s high expectations and the picturesque lifestyle portrayed on their family’s social media presence. As the trailer progresses, Tinja discovers a mysterious egg in the woods, which she brings home and secretly nurtures. The egg grows rapidly, becoming enormous, and eventually hatches into a creature that’s both horrifying and mesmerizing. This strange being gradually transforms, mirroring Tinja’s suppressed emotions and inner turmoil, revealing the family’s fractured facade.
With stunning cinematography, the trailer hints at themes of identity, family pressure, and the monstrous consequences of bottled-up emotions. The chilling transformation sequences and creature design are juxtaposed with the sterile, controlled aesthetic of the family home, amplifying the tension. The haunting music score heightens the sense of impending doom, making the trailer an enticing peek into the film’s exploration of the horrors within seemingly ordinary lives.
The film’s reported budget was around €3 million, which the production team effectively utilized to create high-quality visual and practical effects, bringing the creature to life and immersing viewers in the horror. Hatching’s mix of body horror, dark fantasy, and psychological drama promises a unique cinematic experience that questions the cost of perfection and the lengths one might go to escape it.
