Get ready to hold your breath—Apple TV+ just unleashed the first trailer for Echo Valley, a nerve-shredding thriller starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney as a mother and daughter caught in a web of secrets and survival. Directed by BAFTA winner Michael Pearce (Beast) and written by Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown), this intense drama is locked and loaded for a June 13, 2025, debut in select theaters and on Apple TV+. With a killer supporting cast—Domhnall Gleeson, Kyle MacLachlan, Fiona Shaw, Edmund Donovan, and Albert Jones—Echo Valley looks like a must-watch for fans of heart-pounding storytelling.
A Crime That Binds
The trailer wastes no time diving into the darkness. We meet Kate Garrett (Moore), a horse trainer licking her wounds on her remote Pennsylvania farm, Echo Valley. Her world flips upside down when her estranged daughter, Claire (Sweeney), shows up in a frenzy, blood-soaked and confessing to a shocking crime: she killed her boyfriend in a fit of rage with a rock. What follows is a gut-punch of a premise—Kate, out of fierce maternal love, helps Claire cover it up, dumping the body in a lake. But the trailer’s quick cuts and ominous score hint at trouble: bodies resurface, secrets leak, and a shady local (Gleeson) snarls, “I know what you did.”
The footage is a masterclass in building dread, blending high-stakes action with the raw, messy bond between Kate and Claire. Moore plays Kate as a woman hardened by grief but unbreakable, while Sweeney’s Claire is a live wire—addicted, unpredictable, and teetering on the edge. The rural backdrop of Echo Valley Farm feels like a character itself, its isolation cranking up the tension. The tagline says it all: “A heart-pounding thriller about just how far a mother will go to save her child.”
Moore and Sweeney Bring the Heat
Pearce has been singing the praises of his leads, and it’s easy to see why. “Sydney can tap into this raw, emotional place instantly,” he told Vanity Fair, recalling how her scenes with Moore left the crew stunned. Moore, no stranger to complex roles, called Echo Valley a career highlight, drawn to its core question: “How far will you go for someone you love?” Their chemistry looks electric, promising a dynamic that’s equal parts tender and explosive.
Sweeney dug deep for Claire, pulling from her own experiences with family members battling addiction. “I watched hours of Skid Row videos to get her chaos right,” she said, noting Claire’s manipulative streak is undercut by flashes of genuine love. “When we filmed those mother-daughter moments, you felt it in the room.” Paired with Moore’s commanding presence, Sweeney’s raw intensity could make Echo Valley a showcase for both stars.
A Stacked Creative Team
Behind the camera, Echo Valley is a powerhouse. Ridley Scott produces alongside Michael Pruss, Ingelsby, and Kevin Walsh for Scott Free Films and The Walsh Company. Executive producers include Scott Greenberg, Rebecca Feuer, Nicole Jordan-Webber, Erika Olde, and Sam Roseme. Ingelsby’s knack for grounded, emotional stories (Mare of Easttown) gives the thriller its soul, while Pearce’s psychological edge (Beast) keeps the screws tight. The result? A film that looks poised to balance character drama with white-knuckle suspense.
Why You Should Care
Echo Valley is shaping up to be a heavy hitter for Apple TV+, joining their lineup of bold originals like Wolfs and The Gorge. With Moore and Sweeney at the top of their game, a director who knows how to unsettle, and a script that probes the limits of love and loyalty, this thriller could be one of 2025’s breakout films. The trailer’s final shot—Kate staring down the camera, vowing, “I took care of it—all of it”—leaves you itching to know what she’s sacrificed.
