Halina Reijn explains 'Babygirl’s' trojan horse of sexual tension

"It is about someone who sort of wants to destroy her life to be reborn."
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Writer/director Halina Reijn and actor Harris Dickinson discuss the layers of Babygirl, an erotic thriller that subverts genre norms. Reijn delves into the film’s metaphorical death, and how sexuality wraps around deeper narratives. Dickinson shares insights on working with an intimacy coordinator and the importance of clarity in such scenes.

Babygirl is now on VOD and digital platforms.

UPDATE: Jan. 27, 2025, 4:50 p.m. EST This article was originally published on Dec. 24, 2024, and has been updated to include the latest viewing information.

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