

Plot
'That Thing with Wings' explores the grief of a young father following the unexpected and sudden death of his wife. As he tries to process this harsh loss, the young man begins to lose control, haunted by a supernatural and malevolent entity that fills every corner of his home. The lives of his two small children, who share the apartment with him, are also in danger due to the presence of this being filled with darkness.
Benedict Cumberbatch stars in this film, portraying the tormented father. The script and direction are led by Dylan Southern. The cast is completed by actors such as Eric Lampaert, the voice of David Thewlis, and Sam Spruell, among others.
In this feature film, Cumberbatch fully immerses himself in the horror genre, a space unexplored by the British actor. In the movie, he transforms emotionally and physically, delivering a performance of great quality that reaches unexpected limits. Cumberbatch has been established for years as one of the leading figures in the British and international film scene.
The film arrives in Spanish cinemas on October 31, 2025, after an extensive run at festivals such as Sundance, the BMI in London, and the international festivals in Berlin, Karlovy Vary, and Switzerland.
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