Willem Dafoe stars in new psychological thriller ‘The Birthday Party’

Lionsgate+ has released the trailer for ‘The Birthday Party’, a psychological thriller directed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez. Set in the late 1970s on a private Mediterranean island, the film follows Markos Timoleon, a billionaire tycoon inspired by Aristotle Onassis.

Timoleon hosts an extravagant celebration for the 25th birthday of his daughter and sole heir, Sofia. The event serves as a backdrop for various guests to pursue personal agendas while Timoleon secretly plots a major decision regarding his daughter. The narrative builds toward a climax involving a clash between father and daughter as the party becomes increasingly decadent and volatile.

The film stars Willem Dafoe, Vic Carmen Sonne, Joe Cole, Emma Suárez, and Carlos Cuevas. ‘The Birthday Party’ is scheduled to begin streaming on Thursday, October 8, exclusively through Lionsgate+ on Prime Video.