Affection

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Affection

May 2026

1h 30m

Horror

Sci-Fi

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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.

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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Catherine Bray

Guardian

Jun 3

4/5

This nifty little movie keeps you guessing and when it eventually shows its hand, there’s still plenty of mileage left in the characters.

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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.

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Matt Glasby

Radio Times

2d

2/5

It's a heartbreaking situation, well-acted by Rothe, but it doesn't leave the narrative much room to manoeuvre.

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John Odette

Pop Culture Leftovers

Jun 3

For a 90-minute film, Affection crawls, squandering the many opportunities to sidestep its messaging and deliver solid scares and thrills. The premise was there, but too many misfires stop this film from hitting the mark.

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Thom Ernst

Original Cin

Jun 2

B

Meza proves adept at creating suspense and unease, but Affection is eventually betrayed by its own internal logic that at times seems inconsistent and difficult to follow.

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Rebecca Sayce

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

May 29

4/5

BT Meza's risk-taking succeeds thanks to his boundless confidence and a cast that is fully engrossed in the concept, taking what could have been a run-of-the-mill thriller and turning it on its head.

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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.

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Les N

@Vegas628 1d

I'm sure it has it's good points.

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Jason M

@Nautius 2d

Easily one of the most idiotic movies I've seen in a while. Derivative story, absurd plot, laughable performance by the main character, predictable ending, and plot holes everywhere. Not sure how this got a good critical rating. Best to avoid.

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Farah R.

@Farah 3d

Affection is an effective sci-fi psychological horror that successfully blends genre elements into a unique experience. Jessica Rothe’s performance anchors the film. She skillfully portrays her character’s paranoia alongside child actor Julianna Layne’s terrific acting. Despite some flaws, it’s an intriguing movie and the use of practical effects is reason enough to watch.

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PVD H

@PVD_Horror May 21

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.

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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.

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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)