Geoffrey Rush and John Lithgow, who recently collaborated in *Conclave*, are poised to confront each other once more in *The Rule of Jenny Pen*, a gripping new horror feature directed by James Ashcroft (*Coming Home in the Dark*).

Adapted from Owen Marshall’s short story of the same title, *The Rule of Jenny Pen* follows Judge Stefan Mortensen (Rush), a confident and esteemed individual whose life is upended after enduring a near-fatal stroke. Compelled to move into a retirement community for recovery, Mortensen meets Dave Crealy (Lithgow), a seemingly kind and unremarkable fellow resident. However, as darkness envelops the home, Crealy unveils a malevolent nature, stalking the corridors and frightening other residents with his ominous doll, the terrifying Jenny Pen. With the retirement home staff either indifferent or incapable of stepping in, Mortensen must muster his resolve to confront Crealy—and his disturbing companion—directly.

The film’s trailer provides a sneak peek of Jenny Pen in all her chilling splendor, promising a hair-raising experience for viewers. If that doesn’t capture your attention, perhaps the endorsement from Stephen King will: the iconic author claimed in 2024 that *The Rule of Jenny Pen* is “one of the best movies I’ve seen this year.”

Circle the date—*The Rule of Jenny Pen* hits theaters on March 7.