The Face of Horror is a 2026 British horror film written and directed by Anna Biller, based upon the Japanese ghost story Yotsuya Kaidan. It stars Jonah Hauer-King, Kristine Froseth, Leo Suter and Ellie Bamber.
The film had its world premiere in the Midnight Madness program at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on 11 September 2026.
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Premise
Set in the 14th century, an unfaithful widower is haunted by his former wife after her death.
Cast
Jonah Hauer-King as Edward
Kristine Froseth as Eleanor
Ellie Bamber as Beatrice
Leo Suter as Richard
Bella Heathcote as Isabel
Ben Radcliffe as Roger
Production
Development
The film was written and directed by Anna Biller, and was adapted from the Japanese ghost story Yotsuya Kaidan. It was produced by Biller with Mike Goodridge and James Bowsher for the production companies Good Chaos and Bluebeard Pictures, with production also coming from Sirena Films. M. David Mullen was director of photography, having worked previously with Biller on her 2016 film The Love Witch. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, in the Midnight Madness section.
Casting
The cast is led by Jonah Hauer-King, Kristine Froseth and Ellie Bamber with Leo Suter, Bella Heathcote and Ben Radcliffe.
Filming
Principal photography took place in Prague through the summer of 2025, starting in July. First-look images from the set were released in September of that year.
Music
The original orchestral score was composed and conducted by Gabriel Andrés Gallegos. Recording sessions took place at Czech Television Studio in April 2026.