Past Life

Past Life (2026)



5.3 2026 100 min —

Director: Simeon Halligan

Cast: Aneurin Barnard, Nicholas Farrell, Jeremy Piven, Tim McInnerny, Pixie Lott

Thriller
An out-of-work journalist signs up for a past life regression session, hoping for visions of nobility or adventure. Instead, he wakes up tormented by the chilling memories of a brutal serial killer—and those dark recollections refuse to stay buried.

More About This Film

Past Life follows unemployed reporter Jason Frey after he agrees to take part in a past-life regression session. Instead of discovering an exciting historical identity, he begins experiencing disturbing memories that appear connected to a serial killer.

Aneurin Barnard leads the thriller as Jason, with Nicholas Farrell, Jeremy Piven, Tim McInnerny and Pixie Lott among the supporting cast. Directed by Simeon Halligan, the film uses hypnosis as a doorway into a mystery where memories, identity and reality become increasingly difficult to separate.

  • Directed by Simeon Halligan.
  • Written by Simeon Halligan and collaborators.
  • Stars Aneurin Barnard, Nicholas Farrell and Jeremy Piven.
  • Also features Tim McInnerny and singer Pixie Lott.
  • The film runs approximately 97 minutes.

Where to Watch

Past Life has an independent thriller release profile, with digital availability varying by country.