Hastings Screens Verity

A dark and twisted psychological thriller comes to Hastings, starring Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway. The film, based on a bestselling novel, promises a thrilling ride full of secrets and suspense.

Dir: Michael Showalter

Cast: Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway, Josh Hartnett, Brady Wagner, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Irina Dvorovenko, Sienna Kulovitz, K.K. Moggie

121 mins · 2026 · United States of America · Cert 15 · English

Rotten Tomatoes 31% · TMDB 6.3/10 · Trakt 70%

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Verity took place 31 Oct 2026 at ODEON Hastings.

On Saturday, 31 October 2026, the ODEON Hastings in Hastings will screen the film Verity, directed by Michael Showalter and starring Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway, and Josh Hartnett.

What is the film about? Verity is a psychological thriller that follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who is hired to ghostwrite for the injured bestselling author Verity Crawford. As Lowen becomes more involved in Verity's life, she uncovers dark secrets and becomes embroiled in a potentially lethal conspiracy.

Who made the film and what kind of film is it? The film was directed by Michael Showalter and written by Nick Antosca, based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover. It is a 121-minute American thriller, rated 15, with a mix of mystery, drama, and erotic elements.

How was the film received? The film received mixed reviews from critics, with a 31% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 44 out of 100 on Metacritic. However, viewers on TMDB and Trakt have given the film more positive reviews, with scores of 6.3/10 and 70% respectively. Tickets are with the button beside the article.

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What viewers say

MattisR3D · 3/10
Someone on Letterboxd called this “Temu Gone Girl” and that honestly could NOT!!!! be more accurate. This movie is bad, but if I’m being real, that’s not exactly shocking considering it’s based on a Colleen Hoover book. Dakota Johnson just does nothing for me here. Honestly, the best thing I’ve seen her in is probably the Suspiria remake. Outside of that, I really don’t understand the hype she gets, and she’s not that great in this either. Anne…
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fasterfilmcritic · 6/10
Verity is the kind of thriller that works best if you just allow it to entertain. It's easier to discuss why it's not a great movie than why it is a decent one, which is typical of films that fail to reach their full potential. But I didn't hate it. There was enough to keep me engaged and guessing, even if I wasn't excited by the outcome.
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jarvis-15644297 · 9/10
eu gostei do filme, li o livro e claro que o livro é melhor mas tb foi um bom filme
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Ali Darwish · 6/10
Slow pace, bearly suspenful or thrilling, and the plot twist not that jaw dropping one, 6/10 Overall
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marvdsx · 8/10
reading the book and seeing the movie felt like two completely different experiences. I really wanted to like it more (as I really liked the book) but it just didn’t do it for me.
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jarvis-5251579 · 8/10
It knows exactly who its audience is, gives them plenty of twists, glamour, sex and melodrama, and delivers excellent performances along the way. A serviceable and slickly mounted psychological thriller that moves at an agreeable clip, benefits enormously from its ridiculously attractive central trio, and offers enough thrills to keep. audiences entertained until its final revelations. The film's production is gorgeous.
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Mini-J · 2/10
If you’re reading this then you’ve probably already wasted your time watching. Just terrible!
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Lesingeheureux · 8/10
Je pensais que Collen Hoover ecvrivait que de la romance ???? Je sais toujours pas la vérité et j’ai eu des moments où j’ai vraiment paniqué ptdr
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