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(Reuters) – New psychological thriller ‘Fear of Rain’ takes audiences into the minds of a schizophrenic teenager who struggles to tell the difference between horrific hallucinations and reality.
The film stars Katherine Heigl and Harry Connick Jr. as the parents of Rain Burroughs (Madison Iseman), who is trying to get back to normal high school life after being hospitalized with psychosis.
Rain becomes convinced that the sight of a young girl held hostage in her neighbor’s attic is not the product of her imagination, so she sets out to uncover the truth with the help of new classmate Caleb, played by Israel Broussard.
Written and directed by Castille Landon, “Fear of Rain” was shot in 2019, before most countries around the world found themselves in lockdown from the coronavirus.
“This movie comes out at a time when we crave connection with each other, when mental illness has become a very important conversation,” Connick told Reuters. “So it takes on a whole new meaning… and I think it couldn’t be better timing.
As Rain navigates the confused realities of his existence, his parents watch helplessly.
Heigl, a mother of three, said she identifies with the angst and grief of her character.
“There is nothing that can really tear you apart more than watching your child in pain,” she says.
Grammy-winning musician Connick returns to the big screen after an absence of more than six years.
“I love making movies, but a lot of parts have to fall into place,” he says.
“I do other things that I love too. I love being on the Broadway stage. I love to record music. And I read a lot of scripts … and this one was good.
“I think it’s an important story. I think it’s something I had to do for myself.
“Fear of Rain” was released on VOD and select theaters in the United States on February 12, and on DVD and Blu-ray Tuesday.
Reporting by Hanna Rantala; Edited by Mike Collett-White
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