About The Laundress
The Laundress is an original screenplay by Jennifer Moriarty.
The Frankstone estate, a dilapidated mansion in Charleston, may be built of brick and stone, but the secrets rooted to the foundation of the family home haunt Delilah Frankstone as she returns after a tragic series of earth shattering events. Accompanied by her rebellious teenage daughter Vivi, the damaged mother must confront the sinister caretakers of the family home and face the new reality that the bloodline hides-an evil past, insidious secrets of abuse and diabolical plans to involve her fragile family in decades old malevolence.
The Laundress is a beautifully portrayed Southern Gothic drama of passion, survival and ultimately redemption; intricately woven around a dysfunctional family tree and the woman that must choose between conformity or love to avoid the danger that threatens them all. Deeply evocative, the performances reveal the underbelly of oppressive evil and an atmosphere thick with vengeance and hatred; a richly compelling film to the gut-wrenching end
Cast and Creatives
Jennifer Moriarty (Delilah)
Jennifer Moriarty (Delilah)
Jennifer Moriarty (Delilah)
In addition to starring in "The Laundress" she also wrote the original screenplay. Jennifer has starred in national commercials (Chobani), music videos ("Living the Dream" by Five Finger Death Punch), and most recently was honored with "Best Actress - Feature Film" at the Houston Horror Film Festival (2021) for her performance as Aunt Tilda in "Bloomfield." With a Masters Degree from Emerson College and a long history of classic and contemporary theatre roles.
Eric Roberts (Husband)
Jennifer Moriarty (Delilah)
Jennifer Moriarty (Delilah)
Eric Roberts is an Academy Award nominee for his role in Runaway Train (1985), and a three-time Golden Globe nominee for Runaway Train, Star 80 (1983) and King of the Gypsies (1978). In addition, Roberts received acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival for his role in A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) and It's My Party (1996). He also starred in La Cucaracha (1998), which won Best Film at the Austin Film Festival, and for which Roberts won Best Actor at the New York Independent Film Festival that same year.
Shannon Bengston (Vivi)
Jennifer Moriarty (Delilah)
Shannon Bengston (Vivi)
Shannon Bengston is an American actor with roots in a small island in Washington and a upbringing in Antwerp, Belgium. Fueled by a childhood passion for acting, she trained at the London Academy of Dramatic Arts and continues to sharpen her skills in Improv at The Groundlings. A love of comedy, Shannon performs Stand-Up across the city, showcasing her comedic prowess. Onscreen, she's making waves as part of Zack Snyder's Netflix sci-fi franchise, Rebel Moon
Aaron Braxton (Romeo)
Jeffery Thomas Johnson (Guy)
Shannon Bengston (Vivi)
An accomplished actor, he has starred, guest starred and co-starred in many films, television and stage plays.Also a playwright, his acclaimed solo play, Did You Do Your Homework? ran a record breaking 9 months at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and garnered a NAACP Image Award and an International Gala Star from Bacau, Romania. Other notable plays include BROKEN, which won a Max K. Lerner Fellowship and has been a finalist in many playwriting competitions as well as Belafonte Unauthorized
Jeffery Thomas Johnson (Guy)
Jeffery Thomas Johnson (Guy)
Jeffery Thomas Johnson (Guy)
Jeffery Thomas Johnson is known for Bird of Paradise (2023), Elkhorn (2024) and Party of Five (2020).
Eliza Roberts (Alma)
Jeffery Thomas Johnson (Guy)
Jeffery Thomas Johnson (Guy)
Eliza Roberts is known for National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), The Tasmanian Devil (2021) and My Last Best Friend (2023). She has been married to Eric Roberts since August 16, 1992. She was previously married to James Simons.
Marc Herrman (Miles)
Wayne Watkins - Director
Wayne Watkins - Director
Marc Herrmann is known for My Wife's Hidden Lover (2023), Love on the Reef (2023) and My Nightmare Office Affair (2022).
Wayne Watkins - Director
Wayne Watkins - Director
Wayne Watkins - Director
Wayne Watkins is a theatre producer, director, and acting coach. As Artistic Director of The Enclave Theatre Company and Producer at Enclave Pictures, Wayne is dedicated to the collaborative nature of theatre and film.
For over 20 years Wayne has coached privately for theatre, film, and television.
"The Laundress" is his first feature film as director.
Roi Vissel - DP
Wayne Watkins - Director
Roi Vissel - DP
Roi Vissel is a Dutch-Israeli cinematographer with over 10 years of experience across film, television, and commercial work. His style incorporates classic training with a modern twist, and his passion for story and character development has helped his films receive critical worldwide attention.