Fox Searchlight Pictures have acquired the worldwide rights to Martha Marcy May Marlene.

Written and directed by newcomer Sean Durkin, Martha Marcy May Marlene stars John Hawkes (Winter’s Bone), Sarah Paulson (Serenity), Elizabeth Olsen (Silent House) and Hugh Dancy (Adam).

Haunted by painful memories and increasing paranoia, a damaged woman (Olsen) struggles to re-assimilate with her family after fleeing an abusive cult.

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday to enthusiastic reviews from critics.

Fox Searchlight Pictures will release the film sometime this year.