The_Reading_(film)
The Reading (film)
2023 film by Courtney Glaude
The Reading is an 2023 American supernatural horror-thriller film written and directed by Courtney Glaude in his feature directorial debut.[1][2] The film stars Mo'Nique as a recently widowed writer Emma Leeden, who details the loss of her family in her new book Invasion. For the press coverage, she agrees to a staged reading by 19-year-old girl (Chasity Sereal) who has spiritual connection. The Reading executive produced by Lee Daniels (who also co-edited the final version) with Mo'Nique and her husband, Sidney Hicks.[2] It the first time Mo'Nique and Daniels have collaborated on a project after 2009 drama film, Precious. The collaborations of this film ended a 14-year feud between Daniels and Mo'Nique.[3][4][5]