Anguish

'Anguish' follows Tess, a new girl in a quiet town wrestling with psychosis while adapting to life with her mother. After discovering a shrine dedicated to Lucy, a hit-and-run victim, Tess is haunted by vivid hallucinations of the deceased girl, leading to a battle between religion and medicine as both fail to provide answers. The story intensifies when Lucy's spirit possesses Tess, intertwining the fates of Tess, her mother, and Sarah—the grieving mother of Lucy—each desperate for salvation and willing to confront their beliefs and fears. Ultimately, Tess must choose between fighting her affliction or surrendering to it.

Trivia and Behind-the-Scenes Facts:
1. The lead actress who portrays Tess extensively researched psychosis and consulted with mental health professionals to authentically represent the struggles depicted in the film.
2. The shrine of Lucy was constructed using real items donated by crew members and locals to add a layer of authenticity and emotional depth to the set.
3. The film's use of light and shadow in hallucination scenes was inspired by German expressionist cinema, aiming to visually represent Tess's deteriorating mental state uniquely and artistically.

Full Cast of Anguish

Crew of Anguish