This Tempting Madness
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| Directed by | Jennifer E. Montgomery |
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| Cinematography | Andrew Davis |
| Edited by | Kiran Pallegadda |
| Music by | Rebekka Karijord |
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| Distributed by | Vertical |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.
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
- Simone Ashley as Mia
- Austin Stowell as Jake
- Suraj Sharma as Mia's brother
- Mojean Aria as Tony
- Amol Shah as Raj
- Zenobia Shroff as Lakshmi, Mia's mother
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] It also screened at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival on March 14, 2026.[5]
References
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 5, 2024). "'Bridgerton' Breakout Simone Ashley To Topline Indie Thriller 'This Tempting Madness' – First Look". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Rebekka Karijord - Spectra Creative Agency". Spectra Creative Agency. July 25, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ "Simone Ashley & Suraj Sharma starring 'This Tempting Madness' to premiere at IFFA Goa". Deccan Herald. November 18, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ "This Tempting Madness - Cinequest". Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival. February 23, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026.