A talented writer (Jenna Ortega) is given an assignment by her charismatic professor (Martin Freeman) that suddenly entangles them both in a complex web of passion and intrigue. As all boundaries gradually disappear, the professor and his student must confront their darkest sides. The provocative The Premistress brings a thrilling tale full of suspense and life's twists to cinema screens. Debut director Jade Halley Bartlett, who also wrote the screenplay, has cast Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman, two of the brightest acting stars of our time, in the lead roles. Jenna Ortega began her professional career at a young age. She has a number of prominent roles to her credit, with worldwide success in the comedy horror series Wednesday, where she played Wednesday Addams. Martin Freeman is best known as Dr Watson in the award-winning Sherlock series and Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy.

Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega become embroiled in a dangerous relationship as a professor and a student in Jade Halley Barlett's provocative directorial debut.