Actors Toni Collette and Milly Alcock will appear together in the upcoming survival thriller, Hot Mother. Written and directed by Lucy Knox, the film expands on her 2020 short of the same title, presenting a tense story centered on a trapped mother-daughter relationship.
Plot Centers on Trapped Mother and Daughter
The story follows a daughter and her mother who visit a spa in hopes of reconnecting. Their relaxing trip turns into a desperate struggle when they become locked inside a sauna with no escape and no help nearby. The pair must find a way to survive this claustrophobic ordeal before it’s too late.
Production Team and Roles
Hot Mother is produced by Alex Coco, recognized for his role in producing the Academy Award-winning film Anora, alongside Carver Films. Toni Collette, who stars in the film, also takes on the role of executive producer via her company, Vocab Films.
Producers Praise Director and Cast
The founders of Carver Films, Anna McLeish and Sarah Shaw, expressed admiration for Lucy Knox’s skills as a writer and director, as well as appreciation for the cast’s talent. They said,
“As producers with a strong track record of launching Australian filmmakers, we’ve been aware of Lucy’s exceptional talent as a writer-director for many years. She’s beyond ready to bring Hot Mother to life for audiences worldwide, with its thrilling screenplay and incredible cast.”
Anna McLeish and Sarah Shaw, Founders of Carver Films
Executive Producer Expresses Enthusiasm
Producer Alex Coco shared his excitement about the project and lauded the collaboration between Knox and the lead actresses. He commented,
“Lucy is a filmmaker’s filmmaker, exactly the directors that I’m most committed to working with. With our two lead actresses, this film will play wide globally, and introduce a new and fresh voice to the directing game.”
Alex Coco, Producer
Actors’ Backgrounds in Horror and Drama
Toni Collette brings extensive experience in psychological horror, having portrayed significant roles such as Lynn Sear in The Sixth Sense and Annie Graham in Hereditary. She also took on the role of Evelyn Wade in Netflix’s limited series Wayward. Meanwhile, Milly Alcock is recognized for playing Supergirl in James Gunn’s Superman and Young Rhaenyra Targaryen in the Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon. Alcock’s background includes appearances in horror projects such as the 2018 film The School and the 2020 horror short The Familiars.
Filming Timeline and Release Status
Production on Hot Mother is scheduled to begin in 2026. There is no official release date available at the moment, keeping audiences eagerly anticipating this intense survival thriller.
