Writer / Director
Stevan Mena
Screenwriter, published novelist, award winning director, editor and composer, Stevan is the quintessential auteur. His films Malevolence, Brutal Massacre: A Comedy, and Bereavement, which he wrote, produced, directed, edited, and composed the score for, have been distributed theatrically worldwide and received numerous festival awards. Bereavement, starring Alexandra Daddario (Percy Jackson, San Andreas) was chosen as the opening film for UK's horror channel line up.
Stevan’s latest picture, The Ruse, starring Veronica Cartwright, is a suspenseful whodunnit that will keep audiences guessing till the final frame. Stevan has written and directed several episodes of the TV Series School Spirits for NBC/Universal. Contact Shop
Only in Theaters May 16th
The Ruse
When the in-home caregiver assigned to an elderly patient mysteriously vanishes, Dale (Madelyn Dundon) is quickly sent as the replacement nurse. She rushes to the remote seaside home, only to find herself in the middle of chaos—forced to deal with an unruly patient, mysterious neighbors, and terrifying supernatural occurrences that seem to plague the home.
Is the house haunted? Or is something even more malevolent to blame? As the walls close in, unsure whom she can trust, Dale fears for her life and that of her patient. Starring the legendary Veronica Cartwright (Alien, The Witches of Eastwick), you won’t want to miss this scary thriller that will keep you guessing till the very end!
Directed by:
Stevan Mena (Malevolence)
Written by:
Stevan Mena
Cinematography by:
Cory Geryak (The Dark Knight, Inception)
Starring:
Veronica Cartwright,
Madelyn Dundon,
Michael Steger,
Michael Bakkensen,
Nicola Silber,
T.C. Carter,
Kayleigh Ruller
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