Embrace Temptation.|Oct. 15, 2021|United States | United Kingdom|93 Min.|n/A
Genre: Comedy;Horror;Mystery;Thriller
Description: A married Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter inviting him to an anonymous sexual encounter, plunging him into a dark world of deceit, murder, and infidelity in *The Beta Test* (2021).
The film showcases Jim Cummings, who delivers a standout performance as Jordan, a manipulative and morally bankrupt Hollywood agent working for a major agency. As his wedding to fiancée Caroline approaches, Jordan’s life spirals out of control when he accepts an elegantly crafted invitation to an unknown rendezvous in a hotel room. Both participants remain masked and anonymous, but what begins as a thrilling experience quickly turns into a nightmare of paranoia and chaos.
Jordan, already a high-functioning alcoholic with a volatile temper, becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the invitation. His erratic behavior leads him deeper into a web of lies, as he impersonates law enforcement, threatens strangers, and teeters on the edge of self-destruction.
*The Beta Test* is a darkly comedic thriller that blends elements of *Eyes Wide Shut* and *Office Space*, exploring themes of temptation, guilt, and the consequences of reckless choices. While the narrative may feel enigmatic, Cummings’ mesmerizing performance keeps viewers hooked as Jordan digs himself into an ever-deepening hole.
Cast director: Jim Cummings
Cast actor: Jim Cummings, Virginia Newcomb, PJ McCabe, Kevin Changaris, Olivia Grace Applegate, Jessie Barr, Christian Hillborg, Malin Barr, Jacqueline Doke, Wilky Lau
Original name: The Beta Test