News•Feb 23, 2026
Simeon Halligan’s ‘Past Life’ Gets a Limited Theatrical Release
British psychological thriller “Past Life”, directed by Simeon Halligan, opens a limited theatrical run on 20 March 2026 before a digital release on 6 April via Miracle Media. The film features an ensemble cast including Aneurin Barnard, Jeremy Piven, Pixie Lott, Nicholas Farrell and Tim McInnerny, and is set and shot in Manchester. The story follows war reporter Jason, whose PTSD triggers terrifying past‑life visions after a hypnotist session, blurring reality and leading him to hunt a revived serial killer. Halligan’s blend of horror and thriller aims to attract genre fans and expand his reputation beyond the Grimmfest circuit.