Everything we know About The Woman in the Yard

Universal Pictures has dropped the eerie first trailer for The Woman in the Yard, teasing Blumhouse’s latest psychological horror creation. The trailer introduces a mysterious woman shrouded in black, who appears uninvited in a family’s yard, delivering chilling warnings. Who is she? And why is she here? 

Her unsettling presence promises a haunting experience unlike any other. Breaking from traditional horror tropes, The Woman in the Yard showcases fear not in darkness but under the glaring sun. With cryptic messages and an atmosphere dripping with suspense, the film builds on Blumhouse’s signature ability to keep audiences on edge. 

Alongside the trailer, the official poster has been revealed, heightening excitement for what’s to come. Curious about the story, cast, and creative team behind this terrifying new release? We’ve gathered every detail you need to know. Keep checking back as we update this article with the latest haunting revelations.

Release date & Where to Watch

Blumhouse, in collaboration with Universal Pictures, will release The Woman in the Yard exclusively in theaters across the US and UK on Friday, Mar. 28, 2025. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense terror, violent content with bloody imagery, themes related to suicide, and brief strong language.

What is the plot of The Woman in the Yard Movie?

The Woman in the Yard introduces a chilling story centered on Ramona, a woman grappling with the aftermath of a devastating car accident that claimed her husband and left her physically and emotionally scarred. Now confined to a rural farmhouse, she must navigate her grief while caring for her two children—a 14-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter.

Their fragile world is upended when a mysterious woman dressed entirely in black appears inexplicably in their yard. At first, Ramona assumes the woman is lost or confused, but her unsettling demeanor and cryptic warning, “Today’s the day,” suggest something far more sinister. 

As the woman creeps closer to the house, her intentions grow increasingly threatening, and blood-stained hands hint at a violent history. Ramona is forced to confront this spectral figure, whose presence is as unnerving as it is enigmatic. 

Questions of who the woman is, what she wants, and when she might leave haunt the family as the stakes rise. With her children in imminent danger, Ramona must summon every ounce of courage to protect her family from the haunting force that has invaded their lives.

The Woman in the Yard combines psychological tension with supernatural horror, promising an atmospheric and terrifying experience that only Blumhouse can deliver.

Who’s in the cast of The Woman in the Yard?

• Danielle Deadwyler (Carry-On, The Piano Lesson) as Ramona
• Russell Hornsby (The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat)
• Estella Kahia (Fantasy Football)
• Peyton Jackson (The First Lady) 
• Okwui Okpokwasili (Agatha All Along)

Is There a Trailer for The Woman in the Yard?

The trailer for Blumhouse's The Woman in the Yard delivers an eerie glimpse into its chilling premise. It opens with a quiet, unsettling scene of a lone woman dressed entirely in black, sitting motionless in a yard. 

A small girl’s voice-over says, “When the sun is bright and the wind is still, she comes to you like a sudden chill. Draped in black from head to toe. How she got there, you’ll never know.”

Her appearance is ominous, with her attire resembling mourning clothes or something out of a dark fantasy, setting the stage for the terror to come. She exudes an unsettling presence, delivering a haunting message: "Today's the day." 

Her bloody hands hint at something sinister, leaving viewers to wonder about the violence and dread she might bring. The trailer closes on an intense note, with the mysterious woman continuing to stalk the family, her cryptic warning lingering in the air. 

The stark visuals and eerie tone suggest a horrifying and suspenseful story that will keep audiences on edge.

When & Where did The Woman in the Yard film?

Filming for The Woman in the Yard commenced on Apr. 15, 2024, marking the first major production at Athena Studios in Athens, Georgia. Additional scenes were shot in the nearby town of Bostwick, Georgia.

Behind the Scenes

From Blumhouse comes The Woman in the Yard, a chilling new original film. Starring BAFTA and SAG nominee Danielle Deadwyler, the movie reunites her with director Jaume Collet-Serra (Black Adam, Jungle Cruise), who also directed her in the upcoming action thriller Carry On.

The film marks the feature screenplay debut of Sam Stefanak and it’s produced by Blumhouse founder Jason Blum and Emmy-nominated producer Stephanie Allain. The Woman in the Yard features Deadwyler as an executive producer, alongside Collet-Serra, Gabrielle Ebron, Scott Greenberg, and James Moran. 

Distributed by Universal Pictures, the movie promises a blend of emotional depth and gripping horror. Jason Blum shared his excitement about collaborating with Collet-Serra, telling Variety, "The Woman in the Yard is the perfect match—a film ambitious in scope but modest in budget, combining Jaume’s vision with the incomparable Danielle Deadwyler."

At New York Comic Con 2024, Blum revealed what sets this film apart: “For a horror movie to work, you've got to believe that ghosts are real for a while. Most of the weight of that falls on the actors in a movie and Danielle does an incredible job selling this circumstance… She really grounds it and the more grounded you are and the more involved in the emotional plight of the characters in your movie, the scarier the movie is."