What Happens at Night
Martin Scorsese is diving into the supernatural with a chilling new adaptation of What Happens at Night, a ghostly and deeply psychological novel by Peter Cameron. Set to star Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, the film promises a haunting blend of mystery, emotion, and surreal horror.
What’s the Story?
In What Happens at Night, an unnamed American couple travels to a snowy, isolated European city in hopes of adopting a child. The wife is battling cancer, and the urgency of the adoption adds pressure to an already fragile situation.
They check into a decaying, nearly empty grand hotel—a place that seems frozen in time. Within its eerie walls, they meet a strange cast of characters: a flamboyant singer, a cryptic businessman, and an enigmatic healer. As the days pass, reality begins to blur. The hotel seems to bend space and time, and the couple must confront not only their marriage but the very nature of identity, illness, and mortality.
The Powerhouse Cast & Crew
Leonardo DiCaprio will lead the film, marking his seventh collaboration with Scorsese.
Jennifer Lawrence joins him in her first-ever project with the legendary director.
The script is being adapted by Patrick Marber, known for his emotionally intense and character-driven writing.
The project is currently in pre-production with a tentative filming start set for January 2026.
Why This Could Be a Masterpiece
This isn’t your typical ghost story. It’s eerie, yes—but the real horror may lie in self-reflection, grief, and the strange quiet that comes with isolation.
The hotel setting evokes classic psychological thrillers, with an atmosphere that borders on dreamlike and disturbing. Combined with Scorsese’s signature storytelling, it’s the perfect canvas for a film that explores themes of identity, mortality, and the supernatural.
Final Thoughts
What Happens at Night has the makings of something truly unique—a haunting film where fear doesn’t come from what’s hiding in the dark, but from what’s hiding inside ourselves.
With DiCaprio and Lawrence at the center and Scorsese at the helm, expect a slow-burn, visually stunning, and emotionally complex cinematic experience.
