Severance’s Britt Lower Faces Chilling Mystery in Sender
Britt Lower, known for Severance, stars in Sender—a psychological thriller where a woman’s life unravels after she receives disturbingly personal parcels. See the first glimpse and discover the cast.
Audiences have been given their first glimpse of Sender, a psychological horror film fronted by Britt Lower, familiar to many from her role in Severance. The newly released image captures Lower’s character hunched tensely over a laptop, hemmed in by a clutter of cardboard packages—each one a fresh source of unease. The premise is simple enough: a woman begins receiving parcels filled with items that strike uncomfortably close to home, and soon finds herself spiralling into suspicion as she tries to unmask whoever is behind them.
Sender marks Russell Goldman’s first foray into directing a feature, having previously explored similar territory in his 2022 short, Return to Sender. Lower is joined by a cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis—who also takes on producing duties—Rhea Seehorn, and David Dastmalchian. Curtis, of course, is no stranger to the genre, having led the Halloween franchise and appeared in cult classics like The Fog and Prom Night. Dastmalchian, meanwhile, recently took centre stage in Late Night With the Devil, a film that sees a live television broadcast descend into supernatural chaos.
Behind the Scenes: A New Director and a Seasoned Cast
Goldman’s leap from short film to full-length feature is buoyed by a team with considerable horror credentials. Lower, best known for her turn as Helly R in the sci-fi series Severance, brings a knack for portraying characters on the edge. Rhea Seehorn, who’s been earning plaudits for her work in Pluribus—a series from the creator of Breaking Bad—adds further depth to the ensemble.
Jamie Lee Curtis, reflecting on her involvement, offered a few words when the project was first announced:
“I am so proud to be a part of Russell's first movie, the first of many. The little seed that Comet Pictures planted has now grown into a feature filled with talented artists surrounding a new and exciting filmmaker.”
Her enthusiasm for nurturing new talent is evident, and the project’s pedigree suggests a film that will be watched with interest by genre fans.
Anticipation Builds Ahead of Festival Debut
Sender is set to make its debut at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in March, though a general release date remains under wraps for now. The film’s blend of psychological tension and everyday dread—packages arriving at the door, each one more unsettling than the last—promises a fresh take on paranoia and obsession.
With a cast that balances established horror icons and rising stars, and a director eager to make his mark, Sender looks poised to unsettle viewers and keep them guessing. For now, the only certainty is that the next delivery might be the most disturbing yet.