Lauren Holly leads producing team on darkly comedic tale of rural unrest.
Toronto, ON – June 16, 2025. — New Mountain Films and Taconic Pictures are proud to announce the upcoming North American release of LOATHE THY NEIGHBOR, directed by Sergio Navarretta. Produced by Lauren Holly and Christian Majewski under their newly formed Taconic Pictures banner, alongside Brennan Clost, the film is set to open in cinemas on August 29. Starring Lauren Holly (Family Law, DUMB AND DUMBER), Brennan Clost (Tiny Pretty Things, FEAR STREET: PROM QUEEN), and Shaun Benson (The Boys, FATMAN), LOATHE THY NEIGHBOR peels back the surface of polite society to reveal the personal rivalries, petty grievances, and social pressures lurking just beneath.
The film follows Will Larkfield (Clost), a young man forced to relocate to his late father’s farm as part of an unexpected inheritance. What begins as a simple missing package soon spirals into a battle of wills with Wanda Bellerose (Holly), reminding us that sometimes the smallest problems cause the biggest messes.
“We all know a ‘Wanda’—that neighbour who takes things just a little too far,” said Frank Mendicino, Head of Marketing for New Mountain Films. “LOATHE THY NEIGHBOR is a sharp and funny take on the ridiculous ways we clash over the smallest things.”
“LOATHE THY NEIGHBOR marks an exciting new chapter for Taconic Pictures as the first in a slate of authentic, character-driven films,” added Lauren Holly. “And our partnership with New Mountain underscores a shared vision: to championstorytelling that provokes and breaks free from the predictable arc of studio convention.”
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About New Mountain Films:
New Mountain Films is a Toronto-based independent film distributor dedicated to bringing bold, socially resonant stories to audiences across North America. Founded in 2024 by veteran industry executive Khaled Sabbour, the company made its theatrical debut with THE COURAGEOUS and continues to build momentum with a growing slate of titles, including the upcoming releases of LOATHE THY NEIGHBOR, FREEDOM WAY, and MY BROTHER ALI. With a commitment to nurturing creative talent and amplifying underrepresented voices, New Mountain Films builds strong relationships with filmmakers and the wider film community.
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