“Verity” (2026) is a gripping psychological thriller that blurs the line between truth and illusion, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel. The story centers on Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who is offered the opportunity of a lifetime: to complete a series of novels left unfinished by Verity Crawford, a once-celebrated author who has been left incapacitated after a mysterious accident. Desperate for money and fame, Lowen accepts the offer and moves into the Crawford family home to review Verity’s notes and outlines. But what begins as a professional task soon spirals into a chilling descent into obsession, deceit, and danger.
Upon arrival, Lowen is struck by the eerie stillness of the Crawford mansion and the fragile atmosphere surrounding Verity’s husband, Jeremy, who remains devoted yet deeply haunted by the tragedies that have consumed his family. As Lowen begins sorting through Verity’s chaotic manuscripts, she discovers a hidden autobiography filled with disturbing confessions that contradict everything she has been told. The entries reveal shocking details about Verity’s past — her manipulative tendencies, her jealousy, and the twisted dynamics of her marriage. Each page draws Lowen deeper into a psychological trap, where the line between fiction and reality becomes increasingly blurred.
As Lowen and Jeremy grow closer, a forbidden attraction begins to form, fueled by shared grief and loneliness. But the more Lowen learns about Verity, the more she suspects that the woman upstairs, supposedly bedridden and unconscious, might not be as helpless as she appears. Strange noises echo through the hallways at night, objects move inexplicably, and Lowen begins to question her own sanity. Every discovery makes her doubt whether she’s uncovering the truth or becoming part of a dangerous game designed by Verity herself.
The tension builds to unbearable heights when Lowen confronts the possibility that Verity’s accident was no accident at all. Her journal entries reveal an obsession with control and a chilling confession that could destroy everything Jeremy believes about his wife. Lowen’s moral boundaries blur as she faces an impossible choice: reveal the truth and risk her life, or protect Jeremy from a reality too horrifying to accept.
The climax erupts in a shocking confrontation that forces every character to confront the weight of their secrets. The film’s final moments leave audiences questioning what was real and what was manipulated — a perfect reflection of its title, “Verity,” meaning truth.
“Verity” (2026) delivers a haunting exploration of obsession, deception, and the darkness hidden within love. With its suffocating atmosphere and unpredictable twists, it stands as one of the decade’s most psychologically intense thrillers, keeping viewers trapped in suspense long after the screen fades to black.
