The Power

The Power follows trainee nurse Val as she begins her first day at the East London Royal Infirmary in 1974. Amid impending electrical blackouts, Val finds herself working the night shift in a near-empty hospital. This eerie setting unveils a deadly secret that challenges her to confront her own traumatic past and deepest fears.

With a cast that includes Rose Williams, Charlie Carrick, and Gbemisola Ikumelo, the film explores heavy themes such as child abuse and trauma. The backdrop of a crumbling hospital adds to the unsettling atmosphere, making the audience feel the weight of Val's isolation and dread. As a horror film, The Power utilizes its historical context to amplify the psychological horror elements, focusing on the interplay between darkness and fear in a vulnerable environment.