The Devil You Know 2022

Aspiring actress Zoe Hughes is fiercely focused on forging her own identity in the competitive entertainment world, striving to match the success of her mother, the once-beloved film star Kathryn Vale. However, their bond is marred by an intricate mix of rivalry and deep-seated emotions. The tension escalates dramatically when Kathryn barges into Zoe’s dressing room, delivering a scathing critique of her daughter’s performance.

That evening, Zoe tunes in to see Kathryn promoting her newly released memoir, Behind the Vale, during a television interview. The discussion reveals the mysterious circumstances surrounding the murder of Kathryn’s husband a decade ago, which led to her retreat from acting. Although Kathryn dismisses inquiries about a comeback, placing the focus on Zoe’s rising career, her true desires remain hidden.

In the shadows, Kathryn longs to reclaim her place in the limelight. Despite her agent’s warnings about potential backlash from the unresolved murder case, she is steadfast in pursuing a return to acting, undeterred by the risks.

As Zoe grapples with her personal battles filled with self-doubt and artistic uncertainty, she becomes acutely aware of her mother’s devious schemes. At a glamorous cocktail party, Zoe catches Kathryn in a quiet moment with a mysterious stranger, stoking her fears that her mother is plotting a way back into the industry.

The mounting pressure leads to a significant unraveling for Zoe; during a pivotal screen test, her mind wanders, distracted by the possibility of a Kathryn comeback. Their dinner conversations serve as a battlefield of thinly veiled insults and rivalry, as Zoe struggles to assert her independence while navigating the overshadowing legacy of her mother.

Amid ongoing speculation about Kathryn’s involvement in her husband’s murder, the animosity between mother and daughter reaches a critical peak. Zoe makes a daring move by inviting Jake - Kathryn’s new partner - to an intimate rendezvous. However, chaos erupts when Kathryn shows up uninvited, causing revelations to surface, including the haunting black cards she has been receiving that chillingly read ‘MURDERER’. This unsettling turn of events sets the stage for a gripping confrontation as the complex and dark secrets of their past threaten to unravel their fragile relationship.