FIRST LOOK: Jennifer Lawrence holds her heart in new movie poster

Cape Town - Darren Aronofsky took advantage of Mother's Day celebrations to release the poster for his new movie, Mother. 

The filmmaker posted a first look on Twitter.

In the poster Jennifer Lawrence appears to be holding her bloody heart. 

See it here:

HAPPY mother! DAY #firstlook #mothermovie by the great @JamesJeanArt #jenniferlawrence #javierbardem @ParamountPics pic.twitter.com/3IZZITpuY4

— darren aronofsky (@DarrenAronofsky) May 14, 2017

While details of the film remain under wraps an IMDB synopsis reveals that the story centres on a couple whose relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.

Other cast members include: Javier Bardem, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Ed Harris and Kristen Wiig 

The film is set to be released in October.