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The Lodge

The Lodge is a 2019 psychological horror film directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala and written with Sergio Casci.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Lodge is a 2019 psychological horror film directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala and written with Sergio Casci. It stars Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Alicia Silverstone, and Richard Armitage. The film was shot in Quebec, Canada, giving it a direct Canadian production connection.

Plot

The story follows Grace, who is stranded with her fiancé's two children at a remote lodge during Christmas after their father leaves for work. As isolation and grief intensify, disturbing events tied to Grace's past begin to unfold.

Production

The Lodge was directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala and written with Sergio Casci. It is an English-language production associated with Hammer Films and FilmNation.

Release

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2019. It later received a limited U.S. theatrical release on February 7, 2020, expanding on February 21, 2020.

Cast

The principal cast includes Riley Keough as Grace, Jaeden Martell and Lia McHugh as the children, Richard Armitage as their father, and Alicia Silverstone in a key supporting role.

Key facts

  • The film is a psychological horror feature released in 2019.
  • It was directed by Austrian filmmakers Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala.
  • Its plot centres on a woman left with her fiancé's children at a remote lodge during a winter holiday.
  • The film premiered at Sundance on January 25, 2019.
  • Riley Keough plays the lead role of Grace.
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Canadian context

The film was reported as having been filmed in Quebec, Canada, giving it a direct Canadian production connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Lodge about?
It follows a soon-to-be stepmother and two children who become stranded at a remote lodge during Christmas, where unsettling events unfold.
Who directed The Lodge?
The film was directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala.
When was The Lodge released?
It premiered at Sundance in January 2019 and received a limited U.S. theatrical release in February 2020.
Who stars in The Lodge?
The cast includes Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Alicia Silverstone, and Richard Armitage.
What genre is The Lodge?
It is a psychological horror film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lodge_(film)
    Supports: Film identification, directors, writers, cast, premise, premiere, and release timing.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_lodge
    Supports: Synopsis, genre, director, writers, distributor, runtime, and release information.
  3. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/06/movies/the-lodge-review.html
    Supports: Plot context, runtime, and cast details.
  4. Lunatics Project — https://www.lunaticsproject.com/post/horror-review-the-lodge-2019
    Supports: Claim that the film was filmed in Quebec, Canada.