Hippopotamus (2018) May 2026

The 2018 psychological thriller , written and directed by Edward A. Palmer , is a micro-budget film that subverts the traditional "girl in a basement" trope through a non-linear narrative and psychological manipulation. Plot Overview

The story follows Ruby (Ingvild Deila), who wakes up in a sterile room with no memory of her identity and severe injuries to her legs that prevent her from walking. Her captor, Tom (Stuart Mortimer), claims she is being held until she falls in love with him. He provides for her basic needs, including medication and food, while attempting to "jog" her memory through sensory appeals and shared stories. Hippopotamus (2018)

Tom uses a combination of care and psychological pressure to build rapport, while Ruby finds hidden notes in a book warning her about the situation. The 2018 psychological thriller , written and directed

After pretending to fall for Tom and having sex with him, Ruby attacks him with a mirror shard. She crawls out of the room, finds a boat, but collapses from exhaustion. The Ending Explained Her captor, Tom (Stuart Mortimer), claims she is