Claire is under the grip of a mysterious new cult called Faults. Desperate to be reunited with their daughter, Claire's parents recruit one of the world's foremost experts on mind control, Ansel Roth.
Acting
Leland Orser's sweaty, unraveling desperation is masterclass uncomfortable.
Writing
Riley Stearns' dialogue dances between absurd humor and genuine menace.
Direction
Tight 90 minutes where every motel room corner feels loaded with threat.
Director
Riley Stearns
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Riley Stearns and Mary Elizabeth Winstead were married during filming; she helped develop Claire's layered performance.
The film inverts the typical cult narrative — here the 'expert' is the true believer desperate for validation, while the 'victim' sees through him.
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