The Other (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Paul Etheredge |
| Written by | Paul Etheredge |
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| Cinematography | Noe Medrano Jr. |
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| Music by | Holly Amber Church |
Production company | Camp Lucky Studios |
| Distributed by | Quiver Distribution |
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Running time | 100 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Other is a 2025 American psychological horror film written and directed by Paul Etheredge. It stars Olivia Macklin, Dylan McTee, Avangeline Friedlander, Lily D. Moore, and Shawnee Smith.
The film premiered at Dallas International Film Festival on April 26, 2025. It was released on digital platforms in the United States on June 13, 2025.
Premise
Robin and Daniel foster Kathelia who is mute with a dark past that haunts the family.[2]
Cast
- Olivia Macklin as Robin
- Dylan McTee as Daniel
- Avangeline Friedlander as Kathelia
- Lily D. Moore as Fiona
- Shawnee Smith as Lizzie
Production
Paul Etheredge conceived the story of the film by being inspired by a vivid nightmare he experienced in his 20s while on vacation in Costa Rica and anticipating the birth of his first child. Etheredge described the dream as: "It was about me being a new dad and having anxieties about having to care for a child who was destructive and dangerous. The dream was about my struggles in being a good dad when I can't control my child and we're not connecting. It was probably 10 seconds long, but there was all this story that was in there. It stayed with me."[3][4]
Following his 2009 film Angel of Death, Etheredge's career slowed, which he attributed to the 2008 economic recession and its adverse impact on independent film financing. During this time, he shifted his focus to work as a production designer.[4] In the early 2020s, Etheredge revisited the concept from his decades-old dream and partnered with longtime friend and producer Jeffrey Reddick to pursue funding.[4] However, financing fell apart so producer Lisa Normand was brought in.[5] The resulting film, The Other—originally titled Psychopomp—became the first feature produced by Normand's Camp Lucky Studios, which also handled post-production.[4]
The film stars Olivia Macklin, Dylan McTee, Avangeline Friedlander, Lily D. Moore, and Shawnee Smith.[2] Principal photography took place in the Lakewood neighborhood of Dallas[4] for 30 days between May and June 2023.[6][7] To minimize production costs, Etheredge shot primarily at the home and property of his mother. The production utilized all local crew, including cinematographer Noe Medrano Jr.[4]
Release
In November 2024, it was reported that Film Mode Entertainment had acquired the film for sales.[8] It premiered at the Dallas International Film Festival on April 26, 2025.[9][1] The Other was released on digital in the United States by Quiver Distribution on June 13, 2025.[10]
References
- ^ a b "DIFF 2025 Program". DIFF. Archived from the original on July 10, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ a b Franklin, McKinley (July 26, 2023). "Olivia Macklin, Dylan McTee and Shawnee Smith Join Paul Etheredge's Psychopomp (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Blem, Tiffany (June 17, 2025). "Interview With Paul Etheredge, Writer And Director Of The Other". PopHorror. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Roberts, Zoe (June 13, 2025). "Paul Etheredge's Horror Homecoming is a Win for Dallas Filmmaking". D Magazine. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ Blem, Tiffany (June 15, 2025). "Interview With Jeffrey Reddick And Lisa Normand, Producers Of The Other". PopHorror. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ Paul, Etheredge [@dogheaddog]; (May 16, 2023). "Day 1 🥳🎥". Archived from the original on January 22, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Paul, Etheredge [@dogheaddog]; (June 18, 2023). "Shoot Day 25 of 30". Archived from the original on January 22, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Navarro, Meagan (November 8, 2024). "Psychopomp Images and Clip Tease Foster Nightmare Thriller Starring Shawnee Smith". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ Clark, Caitlin (April 24, 2025). "Our Complete Guide to DIFF: How to Spend a Week Delighting in Darkness". D Magazine. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ Gingold, Michael (April 29, 2025). "A new orphan of evil is adopted in The Other from Hellbent director; trailer & poster". Rue Morgue. Retrieved May 10, 2025.