Lyle is a 2014 American psychological thriller drama film written and directed by Stewart Thorndike. The film tells the dramatic story of a mother grieving over the death of her toddler. The film stars actress Gaby Hoffmann in the lead role. Lyle was billed as "a lesbian Rosemary's Baby."[1]

Lyle
Directed byStewart Thorndike
Written byStewart Thorndike
Starring
CinematographyGrant Greenberg
Edited byJennifer Ruff
Music byJason Falkner
Production
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Tacoma Films
Distributed byBreaking Glass Pictures
Release date
  • July 12, 2014 (2014-07-12)
Running time
62 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot summary

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A young couple moving into a new home suffers a guilt and grief-filled journey to losing their child. Soon mysterious feelings abound as those around them seem to harbor plans for the couple's next newborn child.

Cast

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Reception

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Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter said "Gaby Hoffmann's ferocious unraveling is the main attraction in this well-done but slightly new-millennium riff on Rosemary's Baby."[2]

References

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  1. ^ Holpuch, Amanda (30 July 2014). "Lyle: the 'lesbian Rosemary's Baby' to be streamed for free online". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. ^ Linden, Sheri (July 13, 2014). "'Lyle': Outfest Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 4, 2020.