The Ruse

A home caregiver travels to a secluded house by the sea to look after a mysterious elderly patient. While working in the remote location, she encounters a difficult patient and strange neighbors. She soon finds herself facing supernatural occurrences that make her fear for her own life.

This American horror film was written and directed by Stevan Mena, who also served as a producer alongside John Caglione Jr. Following Malevolence (2004) and Bereavement (2010), this production was released on May 16, 2025. The film features a cast including Veronica Cartwright as Olivia, Michael Steger as Tom, Drew Moerlein as Ben, Kayleigh Anne Ruller as Tracy, T.C. Carter as Jacob, and Janet Lopez as Alice Page. With a runtime of 100 minutes, the movie was produced by Mena Films. It currently holds a rating of 5/10 on TMDB based on 22 votes.