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Fresh (2022 film)

Fresh is a 2022 American horror thriller film directed by Mimi Cave in her feature directorial debut and written by Lauryn Kahn.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Fresh is a 2022 American horror thriller film directed by Mimi Cave in her feature directorial debut and written by Lauryn Kahn. It stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan, and follows a woman whose new romance takes a sinister turn. The film premiered at Sundance and was released in March 2022 on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ internationally.

Plot

The film centers on Noa, a woman who meets Steve and enters a relationship that reveals dangerous and unusual appetites. The story uses horror and satire to explore modern dating and control.

Production

Fresh was written by Lauryn Kahn and directed by Mimi Cave in her first feature film as director. It was produced by Adam McKay, Kevin J. Messick, and others through Legendary Pictures and Hyperobject Industries.

Release

The film premiered at Sundance in January 2022 before its streaming release in March 2022. In the United States it was distributed by Searchlight Pictures on Hulu, with international release through Disney+ Star.

Reception

The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with attention to its blend of horror, comedy, and social satire. Review coverage highlighted the performances of Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan.

Key facts

  • Fresh was Mimi Cave’s feature directorial debut.
  • The film is a co-production involving Legendary Pictures and Hyperobject Industries.
  • Adam McKay and Kevin J. Messick are among the producers.
  • It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2022.
  • It was released in the United States via Hulu on March 4, 2022, and internationally via Disney+ Star.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may recognize Fresh through its Disney+ Star international release, which includes Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fresh about?
It follows Noa, whose relationship with Steve turns threatening after she discovers he has disturbing hidden appetites.
Who directed Fresh?
Fresh was directed by Mimi Cave, in her feature directorial debut.
Who wrote Fresh?
The screenplay was written by Lauryn Kahn.
When was Fresh released?
It premiered at Sundance on January 20, 2022, and was released on March 4, 2022.
Where could Fresh be watched?
It was released on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ internationally through Star.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresh_(2022_film)
    Supports: Director, writer, cast, premiere date, release date, production companies, and distribution details.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fresh_2022
    Supports: Synopsis, director, producer credits, runtime, genre, and streaming release date.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/fresh-movie-review-2022
    Supports: Plot description and critical framing of the film as a satirical horror thriller.
  4. Searchlight Pictures — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUT4YskFTig
    Supports: Official trailer synopsis matching the film’s premise and release branding.