Mother, May I?: Kyle Gallner stars in horror thriller with Holland Roden

Kyle Gallner has a long list of genre credits. Red, The Haunting in Connecticut, Jennifer’s Body, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Red State, The Walking Dead, The Cleanse, Alien Code, Ghosts of War, Scream, Smile. Now you can add another title to the list, because Deadline reports that Gallner stars in the upcoming horror thriller Mother, May I? with Holland Roden. Roden is no stranger to genre work, having previously taken on roles in Teen Wolf, Lore, Channel Zero, Cry of Fear, House of Dust, Escape Room: Tournament of Champions, Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman, and Obsessed to Death.

Dark Sky Films has acquired the North American distribution rights to Mother, May I? and are planning to release the film sometime in the spring of 2023.

The feature writing and directing debut of Laurence Vannicelli, Mother, May I? shows what happens when

a man’s fiancée starts behaving like his recently deceased mother, leading him to confront his deepest traumas to free her from the bewildering possession.

Gallner and Roden are joined in the cast by Chris Mulkey (Cloverfield), Michael Giannone (Don’t Look Up), and Daphne Gaines (Inside Game).

Roden is producing Mother, May I? with Dane Eckerle, Daniel Brandt, Daisy Long, and Cole Eckerle. Sam Slater, Paul Bernon, and Phil Keefe of Burn Later Productions serve as executive producers with Raj Trivedi and Alex Whitney.

Dark Sky Films’ EVP Greg Newman provided the following statement: “Laurence Vannicelli and his team have crafted a true original by tying together supernatural elements to create an unforgettable film. Combined with a standout cast, Mother, May I? pushes boundaries and is filled with edge and emotion. We are excited about bringing this film to North American audiences.“

Vannicelli added: “I’m so excited to be working with Dark Sky on my debut feature – they’re a team of tastemakers and the perfect partner to help bring our special film to the masses. I’m so impressed with the raw and powerful performances that Holland and Kyle delivered — it was a true collaboration and they brought the characters to life with talent, intelligence and sophistication. This movie was a team effort and I’m thrilled with what we were able to build together.“

And Eckerle had this to say: “Laurence and Daisy started dating right as they began developing this concept that actually revolves around a layered romantic relationship. Getting the opportunity to work with a creative couple on a film about a complicated relationship was such an intimate and unique experience. It was personal, passionate and powerful and we hope that all comes through in the film itself.“

Mother, May I? sounds interesting and I have been a fan of Gallner’s work since the days of The Haunting in Connecticut and Jennifer’s Body, so I look forward to seeing how this one has turned out. How does Mother, May I? sound to you? Let us know by leaving a comment below.