This Tempting Madness

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This Tempting Madness
Directed byJennifer E. Montgomery
Screenplay by
  • Jennifer E. Montgomery
  • Andrew Davis
Produced by
  • Jennifer E. Montgomery
  • Andrew Davis
  • Jessica Malanaphy
  • Marcei Brown
  • William Day Frank
Starring
CinematographyAndrew Davis
Edited byKiran Pallegadda
Music by Rebekka Karijord
Production
companies
  • Smoke Jumper Films
  • Mango Monster Productions
  • CatchLight Studios
Distributed by Vertical
Release dates
  • November 27, 2025 (2025-11-27)(IFFI)
  • 2026 (2026)(United States)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

This Tempting Madness is a 2025 American psychological thriller film, directed by Jennifer E. Montgomery who co-wrote the screenplay with Andrew Davis. It stars Simone Ashley, Mojean Aria, Austin Stowell, Suraj Sharma, and Zenobia Shroff.

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Premise

A young woman awakens from a coma grievously injured, memory fractured, her husband arrested. But as she puts together the pieces of her past, she starts to question her own actions — and her perception of reality.

Cast

Production

In January 2024, it was reported that a psychological thriller film titled This Tempting Madness completed principal photography in Los Angeles, with Jennifer E. Montgomery directing and co-writing the screenplay with Andrew Davis. The cast includes Simone Ashley, Mojean Aria, Austin Stowell, Suraj Sharma, and Zenobia Shroff. [1] [2]

Music

Rebekka Karijord had been hired to compose the score for the film. [3]

Release

This Tempting Madness premiered at the 56th International Film Festival of India on November 27, 2025. [4]

References

  1. Grobar, Matt (January 5, 2024). "'Bridgerton' Breakout Simone Ashley To Topline Indie Thriller 'This Tempting Madness' – First Look". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  2. Geisinger, Gabriella (January 8, 2024). "'Bridgerton' star Simone Ashley's thriller wraps production in Los Angeles". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook . Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  3. "Rebekka Karijord - Spectra Creative Agency". Spectra Creative Agency. July 25, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  4. "Simone Ashley & Suraj Sharma starring 'This Tempting Madness' to premiere at IFFA Goa". Deccan Herald . November 18, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025.