Some Other Woman

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Some Other Woman
Some Other Woman.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Joel David Moore
Written by
  • Yuri Baranovsky
  • Angela Gulner
  • Josh Long
Produced byJoel David Moore
Starring
CinematographyJean-Philippe Bernier
Edited by
  • Megan Brooks
  • Cory Livingston
Music byAaron Drake
Production
companies
  • Balcony 9 Productions
  • Productivity Media
Distributed byRadiant Films International
Release dates
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Some Other Woman is a 2023 American psychological thriller film produced and directed by Joel David Moore and written by Yuri Baranovsky, Angela Gulner, and Josh Long. The film stars Amanda Crew, Tom Felton and Ashley Greene. [1] [2]

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Plot

Eve Carver (Amanda Crew), a woman whisked away to a tropical island by her husband's work for what was only supposed to be a few months. But as the months turn to years, Eve is forced to give up her own dreams as the island fever grows stronger and stronger. Reality begins to unravel around her as she encounters a strange woman (Ashley Greene) who begins taking over her life, piece by piece. [2]

Cast

Production

The script was written by Josh Long, Angela Gulner and Yuri Baranovsky. [3]

Release

Some Other Woman was released exclusively in Regal Cinemas on January 5, 2024. [4]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 50% of six critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.9/10. [5]

Courtney Small of Exclaim! wrote that "Moore clearly knows how to create an eerie atmosphere, and his cast does their best with what they're given, but neither can overcome the film's lacklustre and muddled script." [6] Liz Braun of Original Cin gave the film a "C" rating, criticizing its plot which she described as confusing. [7] Rachel West, writing for That Shelf, gave the film a more positive review in which she praised its cast and the script's twists. [8]

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