Nigerian Film Thriller ‘Unclaimed’ Opens In Cinemas
Biodun Stephen’s new psychological thriller, Unclaimed Nigerian film, starring Kunle Remi and Timini Egbuson, is now showing in cinemas across the nation after its Lagos premiere
The Unclaimed Nigerian film, a new psychological thriller directed by Biodun Stephen, has officially opened in cinemas across Nigeria.
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This follows a private premiere at Alliance Française in Ikoyi, Lagos. T
he film features a strong cast including Kunle Remi, Timini Egbuson, Elma Mbadiwe, Teniola Aladese, and Omowunmi Dada.
It presents a tense narrative focused on trauma, memory, and personal identity.
Set against a backdrop of emotional loss, Unclaimed explores the psychological unravelling of its characters as they navigate fractured relationships and confront hidden truths.
Produced by Kayode Kasum of FilmTrybe, the film aims to push Nollywood’s genre boundaries. Kasum described the project as “a deeply emotional journey into family, identity, and the unspoken truths that shape us.”
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He also expressed the team’s eagerness for audiences to engage with a story that is both grounded and challenging.
Unclaimed marks the first feature from Hook Entertainment.
FilmOne Entertainment is distributing it in collaboration with FilmTrybe.
Ladun Awobokun, FilmOne’s Chief Content Officer, stated the company’s focus is on promoting local content that is bold and refined.
She noted that Unclaimed reflects FilmOne’s goal of bringing more genre driven narratives to Nigerian cinemas.
The premiere saw a good turnout of filmmakers, media partners, actors, and other stakeholders in the Nigerian creative industry.
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This release forms part of a broader strategy to elevate indigenous storytelling across the cinema space, both locally and internationally.
