The Beldham

Harper is a new mother teetering on the edge of postpartum psychosis who moves back into her family's isolated farmhouse to live with her mother, Sadie. At first the house seems like a safe refuge, but Harper soon encounters unsettling signs of a presence that seems intent on her baby. Strange noises, missing objects, and waking terrors blur what might be mental collapse and what might be a real, predatory force. The film keeps its revelations tight, focusing on rising dread and the strain on family bonds rather than explaining every horrific detail.

Released in 2025, The Beldham was directed by Angela Gulner and stars Patricia Heaton, Katie Parker, Corbin Bernsen, Emma Fitzpatrick, and Angela Baumgardner. The production leaned into rural settings and intimate interiors to build atmosphere, positioning the movie as a psychological horror grounded in family tension.

Critical response hasn't been uniform, the film holding a modest average rating of 5.2/10 from a small number of votes, which reflects divided opinions. Many viewers highlighted Patricia Heaton's move into darker material and praised the slow-burn mood, while others felt pacing and familiar horror tropes undercut the impact. At its center are themes of motherhood, isolation, and the thin line between psychiatric distress and an external menace.

Though not a breakout mainstream hit, The Beldham drew attention for casting Patricia Heaton against type and for addressing postpartum mental health inside a genre context. Online conversations and niche horror forums noted its domestic unease and scenic isolation, and it has prompted discussion about how horror can tap into everyday fears tied to new parenthood and inherited family patterns.

As of its initial release no major industry awards or nominations have been reported for The Beldham. The film did screen in smaller festival slots and genre showcases where audience interest was visible, suggesting it may find a longer life among horror fans and specialty programmers rather than through mainstream accolades.