Based on Ruth Ware’s bestselling novel, The Woman in Cabin 10 is Netflix’s next must-watch psychological thriller—and with Keira Knightley in the lead, it’s already turning heads.
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Knightley plays Lo Blacklock, a travel journalist on assignment aboard a luxury yacht. But what starts as a dream gig turns dark fast when she witnesses a woman being thrown overboard—only to be told by everyone else onboard that it never happened. Is she imagining things, or is someone covering something up?
Director Simon Stone calls the yacht a “luxurious bunker,” setting the stage for a stylish yet claustrophobic mystery. The film explores big themes like gaslighting, trust, and the fight to be believed—especially as a woman. Knightley’s Lo isn’t your typical thriller heroine. She’s smart, layered, and determined, challenging the genre’s usual tropes.
The cast includes Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, and David Ajala, each bringing their own edge to this tense, high-stakes story. The film was shot in stunning locations like Scotland and Norway, and the close quarters of the yacht helped the cast build real chemistry that shows on screen.
Ware herself is excited about the adaptation, and with a script by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse, this promises to be a sharp, faithful take on her novel.
With a strong female lead, psychological depth, and a story that keeps you guessing, “The Woman in Cabin 10” is set to be a standout when it hits Netflix on October 10.
