Actress Sophie Thatcher Talks New Dystopian Film ‘Her Private Hell’ and Shifting Away from Horror

Sophie Thatcher, 25, known for her intense roles in *Yellowjackets* and other horror‑leaning projects, says she is moving away from the genre. In a video interview from her Vancouver Airbnb she explained, “It feels like cheating a little bit… I’m starting to think that I’m a psycho. I want something that feels more true to me or true to real life.”

Her next starring role is in Nicolas Winding Refn’s *Her Private Hell*, a neon‑saturated, dystopian thriller that debuted at Cannes earlier this year and is slated for U.S. release on July 24. The film follows pop‑star Elle (Thatcher) in a mist‑filled city besieged by a devil‑like figure called The Leather Man, alongside characters played by Charles Melton and Dougray Scott. Thatcher described the script as “confusing” but captivating, noting the film’s blend of Dario Argento and David Lynch influences.

The project marks a potential “swan song” for Thatcher’s horror work, as she seeks roles that feel more authentic and less reliant on scream‑queen tropes.