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Hulu's new thriller series, The Clearing, is all set to premiere on the streaming platform on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 12.01 am ET, as per CinemaBlend. The show tells the story of a woman who's forced to confront her past in order to prevent a deadly cult from kidnapping children.
It stars Teresa Palmer in the lead role along with various others playing important supporting characters. The series is directed by Jeffrey Walker and Gracie Otto and is based on J. P. Pomare's book, In the Clearing.
Hulu's The Clearing trailer promises a creepy and atmospheric cinematic experience
Hulu dropped the official trailer for The Clearing on May 3, 2023, and it offers a peek into the many crucial events set to unfold in the new show. The trailer begins with a creepy voiceover that says:
''Repeat after me: Mother, your love binds us together as one family.''
The trailer then briefly goes on to depict several frightening moments from the show without giving away any major spoilers. Overall, the trailer maintains a scary tone that fans of atmospheric psychological thrillers would certainly enjoy. The official synopsis of the series, as per Hulu reads:
''When a local girl goes missing, it triggers a woman's memories from her childhood as a member of The Kindred - one of the few female-led cults in history. Based on the crime thriller by J.P. Pomare, this exclusive original series follows the nightmares of a cult survivor who's forced to face the demons from her past in order to stop the kidnapping and coercion of innocent children in the future.''
The description further states:
''The Clearing'' is an emotional and psychological thriller that burrows under the skin and inside the mind, blurring the lines between past and present, reality and nightmare.''
Based on the official description and trailer, viewers can expect a fascinating character study that explores several themes like cult, redemption, and many more. It reportedly features a total of eight episodes, all of which are expected to premiere on Hulu on the same day.
A quick look at The Clearing cast
The Clearing stars Teresa Palmer in the lead role as Freya, who is a deeply troubled woman with a dark past. She was involved with a cult group and now fears her son will get kidnapped by the group. Her entire life revolves around protecting her son, and she goes to extreme lengths to do so.
It is Freya's journey that forms the crux of the story. Palmer looks brilliant in the role and promises to deliver a haunting performance in the show. She perfectly captures the paranoia, fear, and angst that consumes her character.
Her other acting credits include The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Bedtime Stories, and A Discover of Witches, to name a few.
Starring alongside Palmer in another key role is Miranda Otto, who portrays the character of Mommy. She's a charismatic and seemingly kind woman who's the matriarch of the cult group. It'll be interesting to see how her character will be explored. Other actors include Guy Pearce, Julia Savage, and many more.
Don't forget to watch The Clearing on Hulu on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
