See the Trailer for Shelley Duvall in Her Final MovieThe Forest HillsBefore Her Death

Mar. 15, 2025

Audiences can see the lateShelley Duvall’sfinal filmin early October.

Duvall,who died in Julydue to complications from diabetes at 75, appeared in her final filmThe Forest Hills.The indie horror film’strailerwas released on Friday, Sept. 13.

Her recent role follows more than20 years off-screen, as she last acted inManna from Heaven(2002).

“The Forest Hills” trailer featuring Shelley Duvall.Digital Thunderdome

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Goldberg was eager to work with the Hollywood legend and said he called Duvall in 2023 and asked her to play a supporting role. “Shelley’s a Hollywood icon. I’m happy that she has the opportunity to show that she still has the talent,” Goldberg told PEOPLE last year.

Duvall wasfilmed remotely in her Texas home and directed via Zoom.

“Acting again—it’s so much fun. It enriches your life,“Duvall told PEOPLEat the time.

“It’s great fun being back,” she said in an interview for the film. “I do love this work. It can really help bring you out of a slump.”

Before her death,The Shiningactress told theNew York Timesthat she was motivated to participate in the film because “wanted to act again.” Adding, “And then this guy kept calling, and so I wound up doing it.”

Duvall retired from acting after makingManna from Heaven.In 2016, Duvall made anappearance on theDr. Philshowthat was widely criticized at the time as being exploitative of her mental health struggles. In 2021, she expressed her regrets about her appearance withThe Hollywood Reporter.

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The Forest Hillswill have a limited theatrical release beginning Friday, Oct. 4.  Shelley Duvall Special Edition Blu-ray Pre-Order is available atwww.WatchTheForestHills.com.

source: people.com