Desire

In the quiet of suburbia, love's absence breeds the deadliest desires.

A powerful couple orchestrates seduction and murder at intimate dinner parties, unravelling the facade of her marriage and revealing the chilling depths of human desire.
Desire is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the dangerous allure of temptation and the terrifying consequences of giving in to ones darkest impulses.
With its seductive charm and spine-tingling suspense, this film will leave audiences on the edge of their seats until the very end.

  • Mandy Magnan
    Director
    Directorial Debut
  • Mandy Magnan
    Writer
    The Audition
  • Mandy Magnan
    Producer
    The Audition, Beware: The Manhunter,
  • Sean Irvine
    Producer
  • Mandy Magnan
    Key Cast
    "Beth"
    Invited, Resilient Hope, Beware:The Manhunter, Switched at Death
  • Sean Irvine
    Key Cast
    "Charles"
    Invited, The Dendrill, Stairwell
  • Khasente
    Key Cast
    "Niko"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    horror, psychological thriller, thriller
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 26, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 CAD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mandy Magnan

Small town Ontario CA has sure produced its share of talent over the years and Mandy Magnan is no exception. Unwavering strength to the core, mixed with that hometown charisma allows her to channel her vulnerability & courage. Always striving to Empower. Inspire. Entertain...through her writing, producing, directing & acting. "I am grateful for this path through life to learn, grow & enlighten people from all stages of their journeys. reach out today, I look forward to creating with you"

"Before choosing anything or anyone else in life choose you first"

Mandy started Strong Shell Production, a production company that started with its first film The Audition, which won several accolades within the film festival circuit. Created to highlight and inspire strong female roles.

The goal of Strong Shell Productions is to create stories that challenge the comfortability of situations Women face in the world today. Showcasing the strength and endurance Women face while they cope and manage through their life journey. The goal is to challenge and change the status quo of Women in horror/thriller genre film.

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Director Statement

After producing The Audition and Beware: The Manhunter comes Desire. Desire through a voyeuristic lens drops the audience right in the action. I wanted to use extreme closeups and not shy away from the uncomfortability we seek from all Desires. Desire although thought of as good could also be used in Evil.