Murder Bachelorette Comedy-Horror Making a Bridesmaid Unveils Cast

Molly Ratermann has unveiled her directorial feature debut “Making a Bridesmaid,” a feel-good comedy horror that has formally wrapped post-production and is now aiming for a 2026 competition run.

Tonally billed as “Bodies Bodies Bodies” meets “Bridesmaids,” the movie — written and directed by Ratermann, who also produces and stars — satirizes the stress women really feel to compete when alternatives are scarce all set within a stylized sleepover-from-hell. Coming from 741 Films and Little Hand Productions, it was shot on location in Lake Tahoe, California

“Making a Bridesmaid” follows two outcast sisters, performed by Emily Kincaid (“Hard Miles,” “Succubus”) and Ratermann as they embark on a “basic bitch” bachelorette weekend. But the enjoyable turns lethal as they discover themselves in a real-life homicide game, pressured to compete for bridesmaid spots just to remain alive.

The ensemble solid consists of Serra Naiman, Wilder Yari (“The Lincoln Lawyer,” “Quantum Leap”), Alex Sgambati (“The Walking Dead,” “Tracker,” “Love, Simon”), Gina Su (“Trüebadour”), Maya Butler (“The Offer”), April Kelley (“Plainclothes”), and Cynthia Aileen Strahan (“The Offer”).

American Cinema Editors (ACE) President Sabrina Plisco (“Doctor Strange,” “Strays,” “Ms. Marvel”) heads up Ratermann’s artistic team as editor while also marking her debut as producer. She is joined by cinematographer David Newbert (“Willy’s Wonderland”). Executive producers are Finn Bruce (“Sumotherhood,” “Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break”), Michael D. Whitfield, Sonny Marler, Keith Rosmarin and Darren Cogan.

“’Making A Bridesmaid’ is a wild, fun ride that digs into fakeness, identity, and rivalry, even as women keep reaching for solidarity,” said Ratermann. “It’s a feel-good horror with pastel-neon textures, a synth-pop pulse, and a powerhouse ensemble driving the story. The film pushes these women to confront the roles they feel the need to perform, and the competition they’ve internalized. I hope it sparks curiosity in men about the layers of female socialization, while giving women a chance to laugh—and maybe squirm a little—in recognition of their own experiences.”

“Making A Bridesmaid” is now picture-locked with premiere plans and sales illustration to be announced.