Overview

• Judy Greer delivers a widely praised performance as Janice, the mother of a school shooter, grappling with guilt and societal judgment.
• The film explores the emotional impact of a school shooting on the perpetrator’s parents, addressing themes of grief, faith, and personal responsibility.
• Michael Shannon relocated the production from Arkansas to North Carolina due to abortion laws, emphasizing the film's political and social underpinnings.
• Critics have highlighted the film’s blend of dark comedy and heavy themes, with mixed reactions to its tonal balance and pacing.
• Inspired by real-life tragedies like Columbine and Stoneman Douglas, 'Eric LaRue' aims to provoke reflection on gun violence and its aftermath.