In Her Place (2024 film)

In Her Place is a 2024 American thriller film directed by Nicholas McCarthy. The film stars Sarah Paulson, Dylan Gelula, and Megan Best.

The plot centers on Elaine (Paulson), a woman struggling with infertility, who forms an unsettling bond with her young, pregnant niece, Maggie (Gelula). Maggie decides to give her baby to Elaine, moving into Elaine's isolated home in the countryside to await the birth. As Maggie's due date approaches, the dynamic between the two women becomes increasingly strained and fraught with secrets, leading to a suspenseful and potentially dangerous situation.

The film explores themes of motherhood, desperation, family secrets, and the lengths people will go to fulfill their desires. In Her Place was released in select theaters and on streaming platforms in May 2024. It received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Paulson's performance and the film's tense atmosphere.