We’re thrilled to announce our psychological thriller, Held Hostage in My House, is now streaming on Netflix! Starring Amy Smart, Ne-Yo, Matt Davis, Billy Zane, and Greer Grammer — alongside an incredible team of artists who brought this story to life. Watch the film here.
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Read The PostDeadly Illusions quickly became a Netflix SMASH HIT upon release, rivaling major blockbuster hits. The psycho-sexual thriller not only hit #1, it remained there for 8 days and in the Top 10 for 18 days, breaking numerous streaming records. The keep-you-guessing narrative catapulted the film into main stream pop-culture through numerous articles and social media. The only non-Netflix Original and non-Studio…
Read The PostAnna Elizabeth James and Greer Grammer discuss the intended feeling behind “Deadly Illusions” and answer burning questions about that ending!
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One of the industry’s top directors, Anna Elizabeth James is also a writer/producer who first caught the filmmaking bug after being given the opportunity to create her own TV show in junior high school. Ever since then Anna has had an insatiable desire to collaborate and bring artists together towards a common goal. Anna recently finished her fifth feature film...
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10 Jan 2026
10 Jan 2026
Listen to Anna Elizabeth James’s latest podcast interview for an in-depth conversation on building a sustainable filmmaking career outside the traditional studio system. In this episode, Anna shares how her psychological thrillers Deadly Illusions and Held Hostage in My House found major success on Netflix, including earning top-chart placement on the platform. She breaks down her unconventional approach to the…
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Kiss and Tale Productions is a top independent film company with one of the top directors in the industry who is known for creating the best psychological thriller and mystery movies, in addition to female gaze movies. Our female gaze movies have been featured on Netflix and other major streaming platforms.
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Bonus Chat with Anna Elizabeth James on HHIMH
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Tune in to a brand-new episode of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon featuring Anna Elizabeth James. Join this special bonus chat as Anna opens up about her journey as a writer and director and shares her experiences in the world of filmmaking. Listen to the podcast episode here.
If you’re looking for the best thriller and mystery movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat, check out our Forbes Listed #1 Netflix erotic thriller, Deadly Illusions.
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Exclusive Interview with Anna Elizabeth James on HHIMH
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Listen to this new episode of She’s All Over the Place with Katie Chonacas, featuring an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with Anna Elizabeth James about her latest film, HHIMH. Anna opens up about the creative process and the powerful message behind the movie, while also diving into the lesser-known business side of filmmaking — including sales reps, distribution, and what it…
“Held Hostage In My House” now on Netflix!
13 Oct 2025
13 Oct 2025
We’re thrilled to announce our psychological thriller, Held Hostage in My House, is now streaming on Netflix! Starring Amy Smart, Ne-Yo, Matt Davis, Billy Zane, and Greer Grammer — alongside an incredible team of artists who brought this story to life. Watch the film here.
Kiss and Tale Productions is one of the top independent film companies with one of the top directors and best female directors in the business. We’re passionate about what we do and believe our passion shows through our work. If you’re looking for top-quality entertainment, look no further than Kiss and Tale Productions.