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‘Affection’ Trailer Debuts as Jessica Rothe’s Sci‑Fi Horror Sets May 8 Theatrical Release

Brainstorm Media’s limited release positions BT Meza’s debut as a sci‑fi body horror showcase for Jessica Rothe.

Overview

  • A new trailer, released with a poster, introduces the film’s premise as Brainstorm Media sets a select-theater opening for May 8, 2026.
  • Ellie faces a condition that resets her memory, leaving her stuck in a looping nightmare with a man who claims to be her husband.
  • Jessica Rothe stars as Ellie Carter, with Joseph Cross and Julianna Layne joining the cast.
  • Writer-director BT Meza makes his feature debut and also produces, drawing on personal family loss to inform the film’s themes.
  • Coverage conflicts on the 2025 festival premiere, citing either Screamfest or Brooklyn Horror, though early reviews note bold ’80s‑style body horror and strong work from Rothe.