The Mother, the Menacer, and Me
| The Mother, the Menacer, and Me | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jon Salmon[1] |
| Written by | Chris Carvalho Chris Plaushin[2][3] |
| Produced by | Chris Carvalho Chris Plaushin Tony Estrada[1] |
| Starring | Lorraine Bracco Leah Remini James Austin Kerr[1] |
Production companies | Ghost to the Post Productions, LLC[1] |
| Distributed by | Persimmon[3] |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes[1][2] |
| Country | United States[1] |
| Language | English[1] |
The Mother, the Menacer, and Me is a 2025 American comedy horror film directed by Jon Salmon and written by Chris Carvalho and Chris Plaushin.[1][2] The film stars Lorraine Bracco, Leah Remini, and James Austin Kerr.[1]
Plot
Eddie Matthews, a struggling aspiring horror filmmaker, faces financial pressure as his family prepares for a new baby.[1][2] After moving in with his wife’s disapproving mother, Eddie tries to finish his dream film while being encouraged, and sometimes undermined, by an imaginary masked sidekick known as "The Menacer".[1][2]
Cast
- Lorraine Bracco as Nancy[1]
- Leah Remini as Karen Brazo Fuerte[1]
- James Austin Kerr as Eddie Matthews[1]
- Christine Spang as Anna[1]
- Kellan Tetlow as Billy[1]
- Alfonso Caballero as Joe Adcock[1]
- Brian Tichnell as Kevin Koslofski[1]
Production
According to Apple TV, the film was produced by Chris Carvalho, Chris Plaushin, and Tony Estrada, and is credited to Ghost to the Post Productions, LLC.[1]
Release
The film was released digitally on December 11, 2025, via Persimmon.[3][4]
The film was scheduled to screen at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) on February 25, 2026.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "The Mother, The Menacer, And Me - Apple TV". Apple TV. Apple Inc. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "The Mother, The Menacer, And Me - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "'The Mother, The Menacer, and Me' Trailer – Lorraine Bracco & Leah Remini Star in Bloody Comedy". Bloody Disgusting. November 11, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ a b "Trailer for dark comedy The Mother, The Menacer, and Me starring Lorraine Bracco and Leah Remini". Flickering Myth. November 12, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ "Feb 25 '26 – Fort Lauderdale Film Festival". Fort Lauderdale Film Festival. Retrieved December 29, 2025.