The Royal Hotel (2023)

"The Royal Hotel" is a tense thriller set in a remote Australian outback bar. Two young women take jobs there and find themselves isolated among increasingly volatile locals. Jessica Henwick and Julia Garner lead the film, both digging into the mounting dread. Their chemistry and unraveling nerves give the story its edge. The site carries 3 scenes from the film, capturing glimpses of exposure as tension builds. Henwick and Garner each bring moments of vulnerability that cut through the film's slow-burn menace. Fans of either actress will find plenty here worth revisiting.