"Love Lies Bleeding" premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, showcasing Kristen Stewart's talent in a leading role
The film was scheduled for a wide release in U.S. theaters on March 8, 2024, following its debut at Sundance
Kristen Stewart portrays Lou, a reclusive gym manager, in this romantic thriller directed by Rose Glass
The story revolves around Lou's intense relationship with Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder, which leads to violence and entanglement in criminal activities
The film features Katy O'Brian as Jackie, Ed Harris as Lou Sr., Jena Malone as Beth, Anna Baryshnikov as Daisy, and Dave Franco as JJ
"Love Lies Bleeding" is a co-production between A24 and Film4, marking it as Rose Glass's second directorial venture
After its premiere at Sundance, the film was also screened at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival in the Berlinale Special section
Kristen Stewart was drawn to the project due to her admiration of Rose Glass's previous work, "Saint Maud"
The film explores the dynamics of Lou's relationship with Jackie, set against the backdrop of Lou's entanglement with a criminal family
Rose Glass, known for her psychological thriller "Saint Maud," brings her unique vision to this film, blending elements of love, violence, and psychological intrigue