Inspired by the real-life unsolved murders that earned Brighton the macabre title of “The Queen of Slaughtering Places,” Brighton Trunk Murders drags the viewer into a labyrinth of intrigue, horror, and modern paranoia. Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of Brighton in 2025, this gripping thriller reimagines the infamous murders, showing their terrifying resurgence in the digital age.

At the center of the storm is Alice Carter, a fiercely independent fact-checking journalist determined to unravel the mystery and debunk the conspiracy theories swirling around the murders. But as Alice delves deeper, her journey takes her far beyond the realm of reason and into Brighton’s shadowy underworld—a place where nothing is as it seems, where AI deepfakes blur identities, and where truth itself becomes malleable.

The film expertly weaves a tapestry of modern fears, from the insidious spread of misinformation to the seductive pull of conspiracy theories. Alice’s investigation draws her into a world of hidden power structures, ancient English families who have ruled for centuries, and a chilling resurgence of the adrenochrome mythos—a conspiracy theory brought vividly, terrifyingly to life on screen.

As Alice descends further into this nightmarish reality, her own sense of sanity begins to unravel. Is she uncovering a hidden truth, or is she being consumed by the very conspiracies she sought to expose? The lines between reality and illusion blur, creating a suffocating tension that grips the viewer until the final, devastating moments.

Brighton Trunk Murders is more than just a film—it’s a reflection of our times. It critiques the modern world with razor-sharp precision, taking aim at the dangers of AI deepfakes, the voyeuristic obsession with social media, and the cultural fixation on conspiracy theories. Yet, even as it critiques, the film indulges those same obsessions, allowing viewers to fully immerse themselves in the tantalizing, terrifying allure of the unknown.

Equal parts psychological thriller and social commentary, Brighton Trunk Murders thrills, chills, and terrifies.

It’s a masterful exploration of fear—both primal and modern—and a reminder that the most unsettling mysteries often lie just beneath the surface. For fans of gripping storytelling and thought-provoking cinema, this film promises an unforgettable ride into the heart of darkness.