Iwrote a classically minded HORROR PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER - written by Gen X for Gen X.
X-FILES meets IT FOLLOWS meets WHAT LIES BENEATH meets JACOB'S LADDER.
“The pacing in RESIDUE reminded me of Coen Brothers. The dialogue kicks ass. It’s bouncy, enjoyable, fun, real. It also reminded me of superior thrillers from the 90’s and my childhood.” - Jeff Howard (Midnight Mass, Haunting of Hill House, Oculus)
"RESIDUE is a riveting story that explores nostalgia and its link to trauma in a new and provocative way. The piece has many elements of a strong psychological thriller, as it blends elements of the supernatural with concepts from modern medicine. The author has a unique voice and a flair for storytelling." -Austin FF Coverage (2024)
TOP 20 FINALIST- FILMQUEST (2025)
Semi-Finalist - FADE IN Horror Competition (2025)
Semi-Finalist - ISA Emerging Horror Screenwriters (2025)
Semi-Finalist - LA Intl Screenplay Awards (2025)
Quarterfinalist - CineStory Foundation Retreat (2025)
Quarterfinalist - Dallas Intl Film Festival (2025)
I had the honor to be interviewed on Kevin Pollak's Maisel podcast My Mrs. Maisel Pod. Don't be scared of my Chicago accent :-)
DirectedTHE MAGAZINE
"Evocative direction....Director Matilda Szydagis, whom you should recognize for her great sense of timing in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, finds ways for us to look between the words the characters say....Powerful production..." - Ed Malin, Theatre is Easy, May 2023
"Matilda Szydagis' direction rendered the action of the play as utterly natural, with nothing forced, and nothing out-of kilter....The Magazine is an inspirational play - in its writing, direction, and performances." - Jay Reisberg, Culture Catch, May 2023
Hollywood Reporter SAG-AFTRA Emmys Party 2022
And that's a wrap for the 5th and Final Season of THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL
One Big Happy Family
The cast - Caroline Aaron,
Tony Shalhoub, Rachel Brosnahan,
Matilda Szydagis, Marin Hinkle,
Michael Zegan, Matteo Pascale,
and Kevin Pollak - posed for a family
photo at Brooklyn's Coney Island on
May 6, 2021.
Zelda on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
"Zelda, played by Matilda Szydagis, is a standout." - TAG24, Jamie Grasse, March 4, 2022
"This was the last straw for Zelda in what was a powerful moment of release for Matilda Szydagis who has consistently been a scene-stealer since the beginning of the series." - keithlovesmovies.com, Keith Noakes, May 12, 2023
"Other than Borstein, Matilda Szydagis’s Zelda was a scene-stealer as she was overcome with emotion from having everyone back together again ..." - keithlovesmovies.com, Keith Noakes, February 25, 2022
"...the episode's most hilarious moments are offered by Zelda, the housemaid, and her interactions with Abe...." - Cinemaholic.com, Tejasvani Datta, Dec 6, 2019
"The best character on this show....Just look at Zelda's face. It accepts no lies." - Refinery29.com, Ariana Romero, Dec 5, 2018
"Matilda Szydagis returns as Zelda, the scene-stealing maid." - oldaintdead.com, Virginia DeBolt, August 22, 2018
Production company focusing on horror films. Our short horror trilogy won numerous awards including Best Horror at Top Shorts Film Fest, Director's Circle Festival, LAIFF, and others including Best Cinematography Semi-Finalist. We pay homage to 70s/80s horror films.
