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Affection

Play trailer 1:43 Poster for Affection May 2026 1h 30m Horror Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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Ellie Carter has never met the man who calls himself her husband, doesn't recognize the girl who calls her mother, and can't remember the life she is told is her own. Afflicted by violent seizures that reset her memory without warning, she is trapped in a cyclical nightmare, struggling to uncover the horrifying truth of her existence--before she forgets it all over again.

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Critics Consensus

A twisted memory play whose labyrinthine structure can be as disorienting for the audience as it is for its heroine, Affection's most lasting impression may be Jessica Rothe's terrific lead performance.

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Katie Rife RogerEbert.com May 10
2.5/4
The lensing and production design are similarly generic, save for a handful of inspired shots that, again, provide glimmers of a clearer vision than the unevenly applied one we ultimately get here. Go to Full Review
Joe Creely In Review Online May 18
[Plays] like a 45-minute mid-length film that makes the unforunate decision to stretch its final five minutes into an enervating 50. Go to Full Review
Larry Fried Next Best Picture May 13
7/10
Upon actually watching "Affection" for yourself, your leap of faith will be met with pleasant surprise. Though not without its faults, writer/director BT Meza’s horror-thriller lays a solid foundation for a new voice in the genre. Go to Full Review
David Gelmini Dread Central May 13
4/5
Affection is a sci-fi horror film you'll be remembering for a very long time. Go to Full Review
Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment May 13
4/10
There’s little to really chew on and appreciate as far as having another story focused on a woman figuring out how to drive herself away from a toxic abuser. Go to Full Review
Casey Chong Casey's Movie Mania May 13
2.5/5
A solid start and Jessica Rothe's exceptional performance only partially overcome this clunky psychological horror. Go to Full Review
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JDub May 8 I liked that it told a good story without hitting hard on the gore. The opening setup definitely kept you guessing. We had questions after the movie was over because it didn't try to explain everything which was great. The end was satisfying. Good story and the scenes looked great. Worth seeing! I think it is an easy one to rewatch which I rarely feel with movies these days. See more PVD H @PVD_Horror 4d Affection has some fascinating themes and premise, however, suffers from a lack of clarity at times, leaving what feels like a lot of unanswered questions to things that feel hard to ignore. With that being said Jessica Roth puts in a strong performance, in many ways carrying the film and being a strong contributor to the viewers questioning of the moral dilemmas presented. The setting of the film is highly contained which helps and hurts the film, helping it as it keeps the film feeling claustrophobic and maintaining focus on the characters present, hurting it as it feels less understandable that any questions would be left unanswered. With thst being said this is a thought provoking film with strong performances and an overall entertaining viewing experience. See more TJDS10 T @TJDS10 May 11 While the film shows its cards a bit too early, and I wish it had committed to the psychological elements more, it's still never stops being an intriguing ride with creative twists anchored by strong performances. See more Joey P. @joeypedras May 11 There’s a good idea somewhere in here, but the movie never seems to take the time to find it. Unfortunately, it plays like a Black Mirror episode left on the cutting room floor. The performances are fine, but the plot meanders without ever doing anything especially interesting or taking any real swings. The sci-fi elements feel rushed, and every chance to go deeper with the characters either gets cut short or falls flat. I hope the creators get to revisit this idea or theme in some form, because there’s something here worth exploring. But this version never really gets to the heart of what it’s trying to do. Unfortunately, I couldn’t wait for it to be over. I definitely don’t think it worked. See more Jeff L @RT99057638 May 9 I went to the movies on a whim, and when I saw this featured Jessica Rothe, I choose to see this one. I've liked Rothe in everything I've seen her in, including this putting. The girl playing the daughter was a highlight, and the actor playing the husband was effective enough. The story was interesting, but in the final analysis, I just didn't find it scary. See more love H. @horrorfan123 May 9 The gore was good this movie was very good and I loved it. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Ellie Carter has never met the man who calls himself her husband, doesn't recognize the girl who calls her mother, and can't remember the life she is told is her own. Afflicted by violent seizures that reset her memory without warning, she is trapped in a cyclical nightmare, struggling to uncover the horrifying truth of her existence--before she forgets it all over again.
Director
BT Meza
Producer
BT Meza, Bay Dariz, Austin Walk, J.P. Ouellette
Screenwriter
BT Meza
Distributor
Brainstorm Media
Production Co
Superconductive
Genre
Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 8, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 30m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)