Proxy 2014

Overview

Proxy is a 2013 American horror thriller directed by Zack Parker, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kevin Donner. The film features a cast including Alexia Rasmussen, Alexa Havins, Kristina Klebe, and Joe Swanberg. The story follows Esther Woodhouse, a woman who is nearly nine months pregnant. While walking home from an ultrasound appointment, Esther is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant who strikes her abdomen with a brick, resulting in the death of her unborn child. Following this traumatic event, Esther seeks consolation in a support group. This experience transitions her life from one of sadness and solitude toward new friendships and acceptance. However, the narrative reveals that the motives of those involved are not what they seem, and the film explores a situation where sanity is in short supply. The plot examines the lives of three parents who have all experienced the loss of a child, ultimately demonstrating that friendship and understanding can become dangerous when accepted by the wrong individuals. The film was released in the United States on April 18, 2014.