The Devil You Know 2022

Aspiring actress Zoe Hughes is determined to carve out her own path in the entertainment industry, emulating the success of her mother, the once-iconic film star Kathryn Vale. However, their relationship is complicated by a tangled web of rivalry and unresolved emotions. The tension between them comes to a head when Kathryn bursts into Zoe’s dressing room, offering a withering critique of her work.

Later that evening, Zoe watches as Kathryn promotes her recently published memoir, ‘Behind the Vale’, on television. The interview touches on the unsolved murder of Kathryn’s husband ten years prior and the subsequent hiatus in her acting career. When asked if she’s planning a comeback, Kathryn dismisses the notion, insisting that her daughter Zoe’s burgeoning career is the true priority.

But behind closed doors, Kathryn is secretly pining to return to the spotlight. Her agent tries to dissuade her from taking on another project, citing concerns about the backlash she might face due to the lingering whispers of her husband’s murder. Undeterred, Kathryn remains resolute in her determination to revive her acting career.

As Zoe navigates her own struggles with self-doubt and creative uncertainty, she becomes increasingly aware of her mother’s Machiavellian machinations. At a high-profile cocktail party, Zoe catches Kathryn consorting with an unknown individual, further fueling the suspicion that her mother is plotting a comeback.

The pressure begins to take its toll on Zoe, whose concentration falters during a crucial screen test due to concerns about her mother’s possible resurgence. Meanwhile, their dinner conversations are marked by veiled jabs and subtle competition, as Zoe struggles to reconcile her desire for independence with the lingering influence of her mother’s legacy.

As rumors surrounding Kathryn’s alleged involvement in her husband’s murder continue to swirl, the rivalry between the two women reaches a boiling point. Zoe takes a bold step, inviting Jake - Kathryn’s new husband - to share a intimate moment with her. But just as he is about to depart, Kathryn appears uninvited, revealing that she has been receiving ominous black cards bearing the chilling message ‘MURDERER’. The stage is set for a dramatic showdown between mother and daughter, as the dark secrets of their past threaten to upend their fragile equilibrium.