“Mother, May I?”, an enthralling psychological thriller from writer-director Laurence Vannicelli, is poised to send shivers down your spine this summer. The much-anticipated film, starring renowned actors Kyle Gallner and Holland Roden, will be released in theaters and on Video on Demand (VOD) on July 21st.
This debut feature from Vannicelli signifies a remarkable leap in the genre of horror. The storyline follows Emmett (Kyle Gallner) and Anya (Holland Roden), who unexpectedly inherit Emmett’s estranged mother’s house after her death. As they navigate through her belongings, Anya starts exhibiting uncanny similarities to Emmett’s late mother. This eerie transformation forces Emmett to question whether Anya is coaxing him to face his troubled past or if she has fallen under the sinister influence of his mother’s spirit. The film’s compelling cast also includes Chris Mulkey, known for his role in “Twin Peaks.”
Kyle Gallner, who portrays Emmett, has an impressive track record in the film industry. He currently stars opposite Sosie Bacon in the box-office hit “Smile,” which has amassed a staggering global total of nearly $150 million. Gallner’s portfolio also boasts the critically acclaimed “Dinner in America,” produced by Ben Stiller, and Amy Redford’s “Roost,” which premiered at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. Gallner’s TV credits include the Paramount+ limited series “Interrogation” and the WGN series “Outsiders.”
Holland Roden, who plays Anya, is no stranger to success in series television. She’s appeared in popular TV hits such as “Cold Case,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Lost,” “Weeds,” “Mayans M.C.,” and “Teen Wolf.” Fans will be thrilled to know that she also holds the leading role in the forthcoming “Teen Wolf: The Movie.”
“Mother, May I?” was developed by Laurence Vannicelli in partnership with Daisy Long, a former ballerina. Long also contributed to the film by choreographing the mesmerizing dancing seen in the supernatural sequences of the film.
Set a reminder for July 21st and prepare yourself for a captivating journey into the realm of psychological horror with “Mother, May I?”
This film promises a uniquely suspenseful cinematic experience that will keep you guessing until the very end.
