Underworld Star Unleashes Chilling First Trailer for Psychological Thriller The Patient
A mysterious hospital case
Ryan Phillippe plays a man who wakes in hospital after a serious car accident, partially paralyzed and with no memory of what happened. Doctors identify him as Dean Morris, but he believes he is Andrew Wright, a freelance nature photographer.
Dr. Rose, played by Kate Beckinsale, leads his cognitive reconstruction. Strange events and a treatment plan that appears hostile deepen his doubts about the staff and his own identity.
Trailer hints at danger
The footage begins with Dr. Williams, played by David Cade, greeting the patient as Mr. Morris. Viewers learn the man has been in a coma for several days, and Dr. Rose is overseeing his recovery.
Flashes of the patient’s past and a voice apologizing for what was done to him suggest a hidden story. The trailer builds to an attempted escape, as he says he remembers everything beyond the crash and accuses the doctors of harming him.
Release and cast details
Buffalo 8 Distribution plans to release The Patient on digital platforms in less than a month. The film was acquired at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival market.
Mukunda Michael Dewil wrote, directed and produced the thriller, reuniting with Phillippe after Prey, his 2024 feature. Kelly Greyson and Michael Sirow also appear alongside Beckinsale, Phillippe and Cade.
Key points
- The Patient is set for digital release in less than a month.
- Ryan Phillippe plays a patient unsure whether he is Dean Morris or Andrew Wright.
- Kate Beckinsale portrays Dr. Rose, who leads the patient’s cognitive reconstruction.
- Mukunda Michael Dewil wrote, directed and produced the thriller.