A quiet Southern town hides dark secrets in the first trailer for The Girl in the River, a new crime thriller arriving in theatres and on digital platforms on 4 September 2026.
Released by Samuel Goldwyn Films, the mystery marks the feature directorial debut of Brando Benetton, who previously worked as an assistant director before stepping behind the camera for his own full-length film.
The story follows a seasoned criminologist, played by Devon Sawa, and a young forensic psychologist, portrayed by Maggie Grace, who are called to investigate the murder of a young girl and the mysterious disappearance of her twin sister. What initially appears to be a straightforward homicide quickly evolves into something far more disturbing as the investigators dig deeper into the mind of a possible serial killer.
The trailer leans heavily into suspense, with eerie Mississippi landscapes, unsettling clues and a growing sense that nobody in the small town can be trusted. As the investigation intensifies, the pair become increasingly obsessed with solving the case before time runs out for the missing sister. One chilling line from the trailer sums up the mystery perfectly: “Just because you think someone’s a killer doesn’t mean they are one.”
Joining Grace and Sawa are Tiffany Haddish, Sam Brooks and Ralph Macchio in supporting roles. Filmed on location in Mississippi, the production makes full use of its atmospheric Deep South setting, creating an unsettling backdrop filled with hidden dangers and long-buried secrets.
With psychological twists, a race against the clock and an eerie small-town mystery, The Girl in the River looks poised to deliver an engaging blend of crime drama and suspense. Fans of investigative thrillers should keep this one on their radar when it arrives in cinemas and on digital platforms this September.
