While walking home from her latest OB appointment, a very pregnant Esther Woodhouse is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant. This horrible event seems to be a blessing in disguise when Esther finds consolation in a support group. Her life of sadness and solitude is opened up to friendship, understanding, and even acceptance. However, friendship and understanding can be very dangerous things when accepted by the wrong people.
Acting
Alexia Rasmussen's hollow-eyed stillness will haunt you for days.
Direction
Zack Parker stretches tension like taffy until it snaps.
Writing
The script weaponizes empathy against the audience.
Director
Zack Parker
Alexia Rasmussen
Esther Woodhouse
Kristina Klebe
Anika Baron
Alexa Havins
Melanie Michaels
Joe Swanberg
Patrick Michaels
Brittany Wagner
Counter Girl
Faust Checho
Detective Allen
Erika Hoveland
Mary Wilkens
Kitsie Duncan
Support Victim
Jim Dougherty
Store Manager
Mark A. Nash
Anchorman
Adam Stephenson
Mr. Verdel
Dennis Crosswhite
Tattoo Manager
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Joe Swanberg shot his scenes during a break from filming 'Drinking Buddies' in the same Chicago indie circle.
The film deliberately mirrors 'Fatal Attraction' and 'Single White Female' but strips out the camp, leaving only the pathology.
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