Sweetheart (2019 film)

Sweetheart is a 2019 American survival horror film directed by J.D. Dillard, written by Dillard, Alex Theurer and Alex Hyner, and starring Kiersey Clemons, Emory Cohen, Hanna Mangan-Lawrence and Andrew Crawford. It was produced by Jason Blum, Dillard, Theurer, Hyner and Bill Karesh.

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2019.

Plot
Jenn has washed ashore a small tropical island and it doesn’t take her long to realize she’s completely alone. She must spend her days not only surviving the elements, but must also fend off the malevolent force that comes out each night.

Cast

 * Kiersey Clemons as Jenn
 * Emory Cohen as Lucas
 * Hanna Mangan-Lawrence as Mia
 * Andrew Crawford as the Creature

Production
On February 2, 2017 Blumhouse Productions announced that Kiersey Clemons was starring in the film Sweetheart with J.D. Dillard co-writing, producing and directing the film. On May 9, 2017 it was announced that Hanna Mangan-Lawrence will be co-starring with Kiersey Clemons and Emory Cohen.

Filming
Principal photography on the film began in June 2017.

Release
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2019.