Offspring

Rosa is a wealthy and sophisticated woman whose glamorous exterior hides a manic obsession. Consumed by an unrelenting hatred, Rosa is hell bent on exacting a calculated revenge upon her only daughter, Maria, an actress who has recently become engaged to her handsome co-star, Ben King. Learning of Maria's intention to marry, her estranged mother invites the couple to spend the weekend. Although suspicious, Maria accepts and is pleasantly surprised at the change in her behavior. Yet Rosa's sinister intentions are never far from the surface and as the weekend progresses, her twisted plan of manipulation and cruelty unfolds with devastating consequences...

Directed by Richard Ryan, Offspring leans on a strong ensemble — Chantal Contouri, Robert Mammone, Gabrielle Fitzpatrick — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1996.