Deadly Illusions (2021)
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- R
- 1h 54min
- Crime, Drama
- 18 Mar 2021 (USA)
- Movie
After a bestselling novelist suffering from writer's block hires a new nanny for her children, the line between fiction and reality starts to blur.
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Cast
| Kristin Davis | ... |
Mary Morrison
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| Dermot Mulroney | ... |
Tom Morrison
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| Greer Grammer | ... |
Grace
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| Shanola Hampton | ... |
Elaine
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| Marie Wagenman | ... |
Alex
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| Shylo Molina | ... |
Sam
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Abella Bala | ... |
Darlene
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| Shaun Wu | ... |
Kioki
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| Melissa Chambers | ... |
Grace's Aunt
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| Grayson Berry | ... |
Detective Newheart
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| Ellen Humphreys | ... |
Angela Huntsman
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| Cajardo Lindsey | ... |
Rick
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| Bryce Gordon | ... |
Adam
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Ayla Jane McFall | ... |
Young Grace
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| Lora Martinez-Cunningham | ... |
Andrea Miller
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Devon Richardson | ... |
Joseph
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| Julia Flores | ... |
Woman #1
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Emily Goodwin | ... |
Woman #2
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| Esodie Geiger | ... |
Detective #1
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Amber Pohl | ... |
Detective #2
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Ema Matthews | ... |
Sales Clerk
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| Jean Effron | ... |
Librarian
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| David John Kernick | ... |
Gotham Executive
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| Ines France Ware | ... |
Nanny #1
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Kay Torres | ... |
Nanny #2
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| Olivia Taylor | ... |
Nanny #3
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Ashe Medina | ... |
Nanny #5
(as Ashley Natasha Medina)
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| Melissa Diaz | ... |
Nanny #5
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| Emily Isabella Peck | ... |
Nanny #6
(as Emily Peck)
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Eden McMillin | ... |
Girl in Playroom
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| Elijah Wallace | ... |
Singing Child in Playroom
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| Josh Horton | ... |
Café Server #1
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| Claire Mackenzie Carter | ... |
Café Server #2
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Christina Bacca | ... |
Key Background
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| Kimberly Ding | ... |
Key Background
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Alexandra Fabbri | ... |
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Hannah Frick | ... |
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Desiree Gills | ... |
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Alandrea Martin | ... |
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Heather Skye McDiarmid | ... |
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Farren McGaffigan | ... |
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Paolo Pavone | ... |
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Rachael Radulich | ... |
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Ashley Rae | ... |
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Lynne Sterrett | ... |
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Zane Sterrett | ... |
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Stephen Taylor | ... |
Key Background
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Tracy Trujillo | ... |
Key Background
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Marvin White | ... |
Key Background
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| Gabe Baca | ... |
Recital Attendee (uncredited)
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| Ruben Barela | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Paul Blackwell | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Darius Eteeyan | ... |
Boy in Playroom (uncredited)
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| Nya Simone Eteeyan | ... |
Girl in Playroom (uncredited)
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| Yvette Fazio-Delaney | ... |
Spa Guest (uncredited)
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Alison Grainger | ... |
Hospital Receptionist (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Anna Elizabeth James | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Anna Elizabeth James | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Emily Rose Ballard | ... | associate producer |
| Tim Bien | ... | executive producer |
| Hayden Bilson | ... | executive producer |
| David Fleming | ... | executive producer |
| Julie Gause | ... | co-producer |
| Chelsea Gilroy | ... | co-producer |
| Greer Grammer | ... | producer |
| Shanola Hampton | ... | producer |
| Lauren Elizabeth Hood | ... | co-producer |
| Anna Elizabeth James | ... | producer (produced by) (p.g.a.) |
| Trina Jonas | ... | associate producer |
| Rami Rank | ... | co-producer |
| Brandon Henry Rodriguez | ... | co-producer |
| Cailey Tuers | ... | associate producer |
| Kristopher Wynne | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Drum & Lace | ... | (original score by) |
Cinematography by
| Mike McMillin | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Brian Scofield | ... | (edited by) (as F. Brian Scofield) |
Editorial Department
| Christopher Abdon | ... | digital intermediate assist |
| Kyle Barrett | ... | digital intermediate management |
| Matt Blackshear | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Peter Cioni | ... | digital intermediate management |
| Kody Troy Davidson | ... | assistant editor |
| Manny Dubon | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Christian Ellis | ... | digital intermediate management |
| Katie Fellion | ... | digital intermediate executive producer |
| Mackenzie Fuller | ... | digital intermediate coordinator |
| Andrew Gust | ... | additional editor |
| John Hamlet | ... | data management |
| Phil Harrelson | ... | digital intermediate management |
| Lance Hayes | ... | engineering |
| Joe Marino | ... | engineering |
| Keenan Mock | ... | data management |
| Scott Nye | ... | data management |
| Daniel Pane | ... | digital intermediate management |
| Rob Phillips | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Ronald Rebensdorf | ... | engineering |
| Hugo Smith | ... | digital intermediate assist |
| Brandon Trotter | ... | digital intermediate assist |
| Brett Turner | ... | digital intermediate assist |
| Ian Vertovec | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Zachary Witherspoon | ... | engineering |
| Brandee Wyse | ... | digital intermediate assist |
| Tyler Yastrub | ... | data management |
| Cesar Zambrana | ... | engineering |
Casting By
| Brandon Henry Rodriguez | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Lindsey Ferguson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Adrian Segura | ||
Costume Design by
| Julia Ehrlich | ||
Makeup Department
| Nikki Cartwright | ... | key makeup artist |
| Rick Macias | ... | key makeup artist |
| Ricky Macias | ... | key makeup artist (as Ricky MacÍas) |
| Shannon McChristy | ... | key makeup artist |
| Betty Niecy Alexander-Lawson | ... | hair department head |
| Karen Romero | ... | makeup department head |
| Lori Romero | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Yael Rosas | ... | key makeup artist |
| Jon Shroyer | ... | special effects makeup artist / special makeup effects supervisor |
Production Management
| Tara Tovarek | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alex Gilbert | ... | assistant director |
| Rosser Goodman | ... | first assistant director |
| Lauren Kovarik | ... | second second assistant director |
| Jessica Szajner | ... | second assistant director |
| Jonny Zeller | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Brett Andrews | ... | creative producer |
| Adeliza Backus-Pace | ... | assistant property master |
| Robert Bass | ... | art department production assistant |
| George Brenner | ... | set dresser |
| James C. Duncan | ... | leadman |
| James Cody Duncan | ... | lead person |
| Daniel Mackle | ... | set dresser |
| Christopher Mcavoy | ... | set dresser |
| Clayton Salberg | ... | set dresser |
| Dave Salem | ... | art department production assistant |
| Corina Sugarman | ... | art department coordinator |
| Joshua Swanson | ... | on-set dresser |
| Adam Teschel | ... | set dresser |
| Lawrence Tolle | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Leandro Cassan | ... | sound editor / sound effects editor |
| Nathan Efstation | ... | dialogue editor |
| Carlos Garcia | ... | boom operator |
| Robert Louis Howley | ... | sound studio coordinator |
| Mike H. Miller | ... | foley artist |
| Nathan Ruyle | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer / supervising sound editor |
| Edwardo Santiago | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Joey Paz | ... | special effects technician |
| John Shroyer | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Jay Johnson | ... | title designer |
Stunts
| Caitlin Ehn | ... | stunts |
| Tomas Sanchez | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jessica Szajner | ... | utility stunts |
| Victoria Walker | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jason Armstrong | ... | electrician |
| Mike Biss | ... | best boy grip |
| Tony Campton | ... | electrician |
| Bryan Cheney | ... | first assistant camera |
| R. Alex Cintron | ... | grip |
| Chris Fellers | ... | grip |
| Taylor Fickle | ... | remote pilot |
| Brad Freshman | ... | grip |
| Ksusha Genenfeld | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Xavier Gomez | ... | key grip |
| Lamarr Gray | ... | gaffer |
| Trace P. Gray | ... | best boy electric |
| Steve Griggs | ... | gaffer |
| Ian Hanna | ... | dolly grip: "a" camera |
| Jake Howard | ... | Aerial Camera Operator / camera operator |
| Lewis Jacobs | ... | still photographer |
| Katy Jones | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Brian Kimpson | ... | drone technician |
| Evan Nelson | ... | key grip |
| Georgia Tornai Packard | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Bishop Pattison | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Andrew H. Petersen | ... | aerial director of photography |
| Travis Plante | ... | camera operator: "b" camera/steadicam operator |
| Allison Russell | ... | key production assistant |
| Tom Shaughnessy | ... | crane technician |
| Jason Smith | ... | grip |
| Ollin Suarez | ... | electrician |
| Evan White | ... | loader |
| Evan White | ... | loader |
| James Wilkerson | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
Casting Department
| Kathryn Brink | ... | casting / local casting: New Mexico |
| Briana Frapart | ... | casting associate |
| Jeremy Jones | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Kelsey Leos Montoya | ... | casting assistant: New Mexico |
| Kathryn Wamego | ... | extras casting director |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Allison Fusaro | ... | set costumer |
| Nichol Kim | ... | key costumer |
| Lisa McWhorter | ... | costumer |
| Daniela Moore | ... | costume supervisor |
| Stanley Shunkamolah | ... | costume production assistant |
| Dianna Warren | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Nathan Bancroft | ... | location manager |
| Mickey Browne | ... | location scout |
| Andrew C. Griego | ... | assistant location manager |
| Alexander Lucero | ... | location assistant |
| Cyndy McCrossen | ... | assistant location manager |
| Ryan Wylie | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Marta Sofia Honer | ... | musician |
| Ian Hultquist | ... | session prep |
| Eva Reistad | ... | score mixer |
| Ro Rowan | ... | musician |
| Victoria Ruggiero | ... | music editor |
| Jennifer Smith | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Bobbie Sumberg | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Tomas Cordova | ... | driver |
| Rob Corlew | ... | dot |
| Lindsay Elliott | ... | driver |
| Doraifay Estrada | ... | driver |
| Justin Haviland | ... | driver |
| Jane Hotchkiss | ... | driver |
| Jason Kapuscinski | ... | transportation captain |
| Steven Kapuscinski | ... | driver |
| Pete Rueckert | ... | driver |
| Walter J. Russell | ... | driver |
| Gilbert Sanchez | ... | driver |
| Andrew Taylor | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Luke Ayres | ... | background musician: Drummer |
| Craig Beeman | ... | set teacher |
| Graci Bell | ... | stand-in: Greer Grammer |
| Tiffany Boyle | ... | sales executive |
| Lorri Brunacini-Jones | ... | architectural design consultant |
| Erin Cantrell | ... | production assistant |
| Michelle Chang | ... | production attorney |
| Andrew Chavez | ... | fso |
| Harrison Cohen | ... | catering assistant |
| J.J. Dalton | ... | key set staff assistant |
| Marjorie Ergas | ... | production accountant (as Marj Ergas) |
| Brittany Erickson | ... | assistant: Kristin Davis |
| Rick Firkins | ... | caterer: Controlled Burn Catering |
| Eric Gallegos | ... | key set medic |
| Nathaniel Garofalo | ... | production assistant |
| Caroline Michele Gilbert | ... | office production assistant |
| Joseph Griego | ... | lifeguard |
| Brandon Harris | ... | production coordinator |
| Alexander E. Hoffman | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Lauren Elizabeth Hood | ... | cast assistant |
| Tiffany Kilgore | ... | festival consultant |
| Claire Kramer | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Travis LaBrucherie | ... | production assistant |
| Chelsey Lewis | ... | dog trainer |
| Kip B. Lewis | ... | dog trainer |
| Conor McElroy | ... | production attorney |
| Erik Molina | ... | production assistant |
| Karen Oberman | ... | publicist |
| Jessica Osbourne | ... | first assistant accountant |
| James Reynoso | ... | assistant craft service |
| Cindy Serigatto | ... | production assistant |
| Julian Sisneros | ... | first assistant chef: Controlled Burn Catering |
| Harrison Smitwalt | ... | head chef |
| Henry Swenson | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Torres | ... | key craft service |
| Penny Viccarra | ... | publicist |
| Jennifer Wheeless | ... | office production assistant |
| Rebekah Wiggins | ... | intimacy coordinator |
| Sarah Wilkinson | ... | stand-in: Shanola Hampton |
| Richard Daniel Williams | ... | set teacher/welfare worker |
| Dena Wood | ... | stand-in: Kristin Davis |
| Adam D. Wright | ... | distribution executive |
| Luis Zambrano | ... | catering assistant: Controlled Burn Catering |
Thanks
| Dylan Ballard | ... | special thanks |
| Sawyer Ballard | ... | special thanks |
| Nate Bryson | ... | special thanks |
| Julia Buchwald | ... | special thanks |
| Mike Carter | ... | special thanks |
| Brett Cates | ... | special thanks |
| Steven Colburn | ... | special thanks |
| James Crane | ... | very special thanks |
| Jennifer Gray | ... | special thanks |
| Robert Haas | ... | special thanks |
| Jason Hyman | ... | special thanks |
| Doug Kelsey | ... | special thanks |
| Tiffany Kilgore | ... | special thanks |
| Tyler W. Konney | ... | special thanks |
| Elissa Leeds | ... | special thanks |
| Caressa Luphold | ... | special thanks |
| Ryan Martin | ... | special thanks |
| Walter Partos | ... | very special thanks |
| April Perroni | ... | special thanks |
| Terri Pitts | ... | special thanks |
| Jim Princivalle | ... | special thanks |
| Elizabeth Robinson | ... | very special thanks |
| Andrew Ruf | ... | special thanks |
| Jonathan Sauer | ... | special thanks |
| Megan Shoemaker | ... | very special thanks |
| Lynne Sterrett | ... | special thanks |
| Zane Sterrett | ... | special thanks |
| Ame VanIden | ... | special thanks |
| Tim Weissman | ... | special thanks |
| Ryan Winterstern | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Kiss and Tale Productions (produced by)
Distributors
- Netflix (2021) (Singapore) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Aquila Travel (travel agency)
- BHR Casting (Casting)
- BHR Casting (casting)
- Fintage CAM (collection account management)
- Ramo Law (legal services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A bestselling novelist, suffering from writer's block, hires an innocent young woman to watch over her twin children. As the novelist dangerously indulges in her new best seller, the line between the life she's writing and the one she's living becomes blurred. |
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| Taglines | To Write the Perfect Novel She Needed a Touch of Grace. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Shanola Hampton and Dermot Mulroney both starred in Shameless (2011); Hampton as a main cast member and Mulroney as a guest star. See more » |
| Goofs | When Mary and Grace dance after leaving the pool, Graces' gray towel changes positions from around her bust to around her waist several times. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Deadly Illusions (2021) Explained (2021). See more » |