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Simone Ashley’s ‘This Tempting Madness’ Sets June 12 Release After Trailer Debut

The feature marks Jennifer E. Montgomery’s debut, drawn from a story she describes as largely true.

Overview

  • Vertical will release the psychological thriller in select theaters and on demand on June 12 following the trailer’s debut.
  • The story follows Mia, played by Simone Ashley, who wakes from a coma with severe injuries and fragmented memories that blur her sense of reality.
  • Writer-director Jennifer E. Montgomery makes her feature debut and co-wrote the screenplay with cinematographer Andrew M. Davis.
  • Montgomery has said the narrative is inspired by true events and called the strangest parts true, with some elements pushed further for interpretation.
  • The film premiered at the International Film Festival of India in 2025 and was produced by Smoke Jumper Films and Mango Monster Productions with Catchlight Studio, reflecting a festival-to-limited release path common for indie thrillers.