Written and directed by Alison Locke,
The Apology stars Anna Gunn as a recovering alcoholic
who receives an unwelcome Christmas Eve visit from her ex-brother-in-law (Linus Roache). When a dark secret is revealed, the two begin a deadly cat and mouse
game of revenge. Janeane Garofalo also stars.
The Apology is on Shudder from December 16th.
Check out the trailer below.
The official synopsis reads:
Twenty years after the disappearance of her daughter, recovering alcoholic Darlene Hagan (Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad) is preparing to host her family's Christmas celebration again with the help of her friend and neighbor, Gretchen (Janeane Garofalo, Wet Hot American Summer). Late Christmas Eve, Darlene's estranged ex-brother-in-law, Jack (Linus Roache, Mandy) arrives unannounced, bearing nostalgic gifts and a heavy secret. Soon, Darlene finds herself caught between reason and ruthless instinct. Trapped together by a dangerous storm, a battle of wits escalates to a violent game of revenge.