A child star's son directs his own nervous breakdown. Hollywood eats itself.
Writing
Miller's semi-autobiographical script bleeds personal history
Acting
Kirstie Alley playing against type as damaged Hollywood mother
Direction
First-time director casting himself as himself—messy but brave
Director
Joshua John Miller
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Miller is the son of 'Exorcist' actor Jason Miller and 'Carrie' star Piper Laurie—making this perhaps the most literal case of horror royalty processing parental legacy on screen.
The title refers to a cruel card game with secret rules you can only learn by losing—Miller's metaphor for navigating Hollywood and his own family.
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