Following its World Premiere at Bentonville Film Festival, Cassie Keet’s unsettling cult thriller Abigail Before Beatrice joins the Chattanooga Film Festival virtual lineup, streaming June 20–28.
About the Film
Beatrice (Olivia Taylor Dudley, The Magicians) lives in isolation—until a former cult member (Riley Dandy) arrives with news: Their leader is free. As buried trauma resurfaces, Beatrice confronts the toxic relationships she thought she’d escaped.
Why It Stands Out
✔ Slow-Burn Terror – A psychological dive into post-cult survival
✔ Star Power – Dudley (The Magicians) and Dandy (Christmas Bloody Christmas) lead
✔ Personal Story – Director Cassie Keet (Scream Therapy) calls it “a film about love, loss, and the chains we can’t break“
Festival Details
📍 Chattanooga Film Festival (Virtual)
📅 June 20–28, 2025
🎥 How to Watch: [Here]
View Trailer [Here]
Director’s Statement
“Beatrice’s story is for anyone who’s ever struggled to move on. I filmed in Arkansas to root her pain in something real.”
– Cassie Keet
Meet the Team
- Director/Writer: Cassie Keet (Scream Therapy)
- Producers: Little Black Dog Entertainment, Nanu Pictures
- Cast: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Riley Dandy, Shayn Herndon
“A chilling reminder that the past never stays buried.” – Horror Facts
Double Premiere
Catch it first at Bentonville (June 19) or stream it virtually (June 20–28).
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