''The Id'' is a 2016 American thriller/ horror film, written by Sean H. Stewart and directed by Thommy Hutson. The film stars

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, Patrick Peduto and Jamye Grant. As of February 2019, the film has grossed nearly $8k from DVD and Blu-ray sales.

Plot

A lonely woman caring for her domineering father is pushed to the brink when a figure from her past re-enters her life.

Cast

as Meridith Lane * Patrick Peduto as Father * Jamye Grant as Tricia * Malcolm Mathews as Ted * Karen Leabo as Dana * Brent Witt as Fantasy Ted and Officer McDaniel * Stefanie Guarino as Officer Lopez * Erin Astin as Young Meridith * Ryan Bouton as Young Ted

Reception

''The Id'' received favorable reviews, with much of the praise going towards the performance of Wyss, the direction, and writing. However, there is criticism towards the editing and score. Writing for '' Starburst'' magazine, James Evans wrote that Wyss gives a "complex performance that anchors the film." Evans also highlighted the writing of Stewart and the direction of Hutson but was critical of the editing for becoming what he believed to be repetitive. Mark L. Miller of the website

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had similar praise for Wyss, stating her emotional performance "is what makes this film worth seeking out." In a review for ''

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'', Dr. Stephen Larson criticized the editing by Marc Cardenas and narrative limitations set up by Hutson and Stewart. Larson describes the film as an "average horror feature." Winner of Best Thriller at the 2016 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Id, The 2016 films 2016 horror thriller films American horror thriller films American independent films 2016 independent films Films set in 2016 2010s English-language films 2010s American films English-language horror thriller films