Molly Ratermann’s Murder Bachelorette Comedy-Horror Making a Bridesmaid Wraps Post-Production and Targets 2026 Festival Run

The upcoming comedy-horror Making a Bridesmaid, written, directed, produced, and headlined by Molly Ratermann, has officially wrapped post-production and is gearing up for a 2026 film festival debut. The movie comes from 741 Films and Little Hand Productions, and was shot on location in Lake Tahoe, California.

Described as “Bodies Bodies Bodies” meets “Bridesmaids”, the film dives into a satirical look at the pressures women face to compete when opportunities are scarce — all while wrapped in the chaos of a sleepover-from-hell setting. Ratermann’s debut feature balances humor and horror in a pastel-toned world filled with fake smiles, deadly games, and social commentary.

The story follows two outcast sisters, portrayed by Emily Kincaid (known for Hard Miles and Succubus) and Molly Ratermann herself. Hoping to fit in, they join a “basic bitch” bachelorette weekend — but the fun quickly spirals into terror when the event turns into a real-life murder game. To survive, the women must compete for bridesmaid spots, blurring the lines between friendship, rivalry, and survival.

Joining the ensemble cast are Serra Naiman, Wilder Yari (The Lincoln Lawyer, Quantum Leap), Alex Sgambati (The Walking Dead, Love, Simon, Tracker), Gina Su (Trüebadour), Maya Butler (The Offer), April Kelley (Plainclothes), and Cynthia Aileen Strahan (The Offer). Each performer contributes to the chaotic energy that defines Ratermann’s darkly comic vision.

Behind the camera, the project features a powerhouse creative team. Sabrina Plisco, President of the American Cinema Editors (ACE) and editor of blockbusters like Doctor Strange, Strays, and Ms. Marvel, makes her producing debut while leading the film’s editing department. David Newbert, known for Willy’s Wonderland, serves as cinematographer, capturing the film’s pastel-neon style.

The list of executive producers includes Finn Bruce (Sumotherhood, Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break), Michael D. Whitfield, Sonny Marler, Keith Rosmarin, and Darren Cogan, all helping bring Ratermann’s eccentric vision to life.

In a statement, Ratermann described Making a Bridesmaid as “a wild, fun ride that digs into fakeness, identity, and rivalry, even as women keep reaching for solidarity.” She added that it’s a feel-good horror filled with pastel-neon textures and a synth-pop pulse, blending laughs with moments that make audiences squirm in recognition. “The film pushes these women to confront the roles they feel the need to perform, and the competition they’ve internalized,” Ratermann said. She hopes it will “spark 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.”

Currently, the film is picture-locked, with sales representation and premiere details yet to be announced. According to IMDb, the film’s credits and production details are now public, confirming its completion.

For those unfamiliar with Ratermann’s work, she’s a filmmaker from the San Francisco Bay Area, previously recognized by the International Screenwriters Association (ISA) as one of the Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch for 2025. Her past projects include The Cosmopolitan West, which won Best Short at the Twin Cities Film Festival, and Love Chum, a comedy short that showcased her offbeat humor and strong character writing.

Making a Bridesmaid aims to deliver a blend of humor, horror, and satire while examining female friendship and competition in a world obsessed with appearances. The film is poised to be one of the most unique female-led genre debuts to look forward to when it begins its festival journey in 2026.