Last Night in Soho

The 2021 British psychological horror film directed by Edgar Wright, co-written with Krysty Wilson-Cairns, follows Eloise Turner (Thomasin McKenzie), a young woman who moves from Cornwall to London to study fashion design. Struggling with adaptation and loneliness, she begins experiencing vivid dreams that transport her to the 1960s, observing the life of Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy), an ambitious singer navigating the glamorous yet perilous world of Soho. Initially enchanted by the past, Eloise soon realizes that beneath the allure lies a dark reality of exploitation and violence faced by Sandie. As the dreams intensify, the line between reality and illusion blurs, leading Eloise to unravel the mystery surrounding Sandie's disappearance. The film also features Matt Smith as Jack, a mysterious man from the past; Diana Rigg as Miss Collins, Eloise's landlady; and Terence Stamp as a cryptic elderly gentleman. Notable for its striking visual style inspired by the 1960s and a soundtrack featuring hits from that era, the film delves into themes of nostalgia, female vulnerability, and the dangers of romanticizing the past, blending elements of thriller and supernatural horror. It marks the final film appearance of Diana Rigg, to whom the movie is dedicated.