Lost Joy
The most terrifying stranger is the one you've been sleeping next to.
Director
Jordan Laemmlen
Scenario
Winter Bassett
Actors
Winter Bassett
Jane
Jordan Laemmlen
Jack
Vincent Catalina
Jon
Alexander Stavrou
Repairman
Short description
Lost Joy follows Jane and her partner during a trip to the woods. Their quiet getaway is disrupted by the arrival of a stranger who challenges the honesty and stability of their relationship. This encounter leads Jane to question her own perception of reality.
Written by Winter Bassett and Jordan Laemmlen, the film was directed by Laemmlen. The cast features Winter Bassett in the role of Jane, Jordan Laemmlen as Jack, Vincent Catalina as Jon, and Alexander Stavrou as the Repairman. This crime drama and mystery thriller has a runtime of 65 minutes. Since its release on March 18, 2025, the film has received a rating of 6.9/10 on IMDb based on 106 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- During filming, the actors and crew lived in a woodland cabin that appears in the film. Wi-Fi was limited and cell service unreliable. These difficulties only brought the team closer together.
- One of the first script versions envisioned the action taking place at Christmas amidst a snowy backdrop. However, this idea was ultimately abandoned.
- The film's shooting period lasted only 9 days, plus an additional 3 days were spent on reshoots.
- Lambie (the dog's name in the film is Joy) is a Cockapoo – a Cocker Spaniel and Poodle mix – and belongs to the film's writer and producer, Winter Bassett, who also played the lead role. Bassett was the only member of the entire creative team who didn't doubt that Lambie would deliver a perfect performance – and she was right (it only took a little treat and persuasion).
- The original script called for a zombie comedy with two male leads, but director Jordan Lemmlen reimagined the concept and cast Winter Bassett in the lead female role.
- Initially, Amy Lemmlen was only part of the crew as a dog trainer, but it later turned out that she could cry on cue, and she was given a small role.
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