Neil Jordan's Psychological Thriller 'Greta' Explores Loneliness and Obsession

Neil Jordan returns to directing with 'Greta', a psychological thriller released in 2018. The film follows Frances McCullen, a young woman who finds a handbag on the subway and returns it to its owner, Greta Hideg, a wealthy widow. Their friendship quickly turns into a disturbing obsession. The screenplay, co-written by Jordan and Ray Wright, explores themes of solitude, grief, and loss through a female perspective. The cast includes Isabelle Huppert as Greta, Chloë Grace Moretz as Frances, Maika Monroe, and Colm Feore. The film's score is by Javier Navarrete and cinematography by Seamus McGarvey. Jordan, who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for 'The Crying Game' in 1993, draws on Hitchcockian influences, as well as the work of Takashi Miike and Brian De Palma. The article was published on Artribune Magazine #68.