(2020) - Violetвђ™s Prey

Director Samuel Vainisi —who also served as screenwriter and producer—utilizes a gritty, lo-fi aesthetic to underscore Violet's psychological fragmentation. While the film has been criticized by some reviewers on IMDb for its "middle school theatre" level acting and muddled dialogue, others point to its "ludicrously" dark portrayal of male characters as a stylistic choice to emphasize the protagonist's extreme isolation and rage.

Another version of the premise (also credited as Violet's Prey ) leans into supernatural horror, where a woman attempts to profit from vampire blood but is eventually consumed by her own greed. Director’s Vision Violet’s Prey (2020)

Directed by Justine Bateman and starring Olivia Munn, this higher-profile drama focuses on mental health and a woman silencing her internal "fear-based" voice. Director Samuel Vainisi —who also served as screenwriter

Along her violent journey, she meets a boy named Josh at her favorite lake, introducing a theme of potential emotional healing that contrasts with her path of revenge. Director’s Vision Directed by Justine Bateman and starring