As straightforward as the premise might seem, let’s just say that this trailer gives absolutely nothing away about “The Wasp.” It’s obvious right from the jump that both Natalie Dormer and Naomie Harris are operating on a level that’s even more impressive than their previous work, bringing out the best (worst?) in each other to convincingly portray two individuals who can barely even stand being in one another’s presence anymore … but who can’t escape each other, either. Heather is a put-upon housewife married to a wealthy man she’s grown to loathe (Dominic Allburn) until, one day, she decides she’s had enough. When she reconnects with her old classmate Carla, now pregnant and struggling to make ends meet, the beginnings of a plan clicks into place that could benefit both of them at the same time. To say anything more than that would ruin a whole host of shocking surprises, so I’ll just let /Film’s Michael Boyle take it away in his review, where he (very accurately) stated:

The pacing never lets up, the tension never dies down, and its two leads are always fully convincing in their roles. “The Wasp” is a movie all about lingering rage and regret, about the festering, often-justified resentment that seemingly happy people can carry with them all their lives. It’s disturbing and uncomfortable, but it’s certainly never boring. At the very least, “The Wasp” will stick with you long after the credits roll.

Put that together with what certainly feels like Harris’ and Dormer’s best performances ever and I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t want to put this thriller on your radar. Mark your calendars for August 30, 2024, when “The Wasp” buzzes into theaters.