🎬 You're Not Supposed to Be Here

You're Not Supposed to Be Here (2023) is a fast-paced, high-tension, and claustrophobic thriller that delivers an eerie, modern twist on the classic "cabin in the woods" nightmare scenario. Created as an exclusive showcase for Lifetime's Broader Focus initiative supporting female filmmakers, the film pulls the QueerFilmHub.com audience into the life of a heavily pregnant woman, Zoe (Chrishell Stause), and her career-driven wife, Kennedy (Diora Baird). Stressed by past miscarriages, work obligations, and the daunting onset of their third trimester, the married pair happily accepts an offer from Kennedy's wealthy boss to escape to a luxury, isolated cabin nestled deep within a remote mountain town for a peaceful "babymoon."

However, the scenic getaway instantly curdles into a breeding ground for pure paranoia. The moment they cross into the local town lines, Zoe is met with icy glares and aggressive hostility from the townspeople. While Zoe fears that the ominous, lingering stares are rooted in blatant homophobia, Kennedy repeatedly brushes her worries off as erratic pregnancy hormones—causing a deep emotional rift between them. The psychological dread explodes into survival horror when a local woman grabs Zoe in a pharmacy and whispers the terrifying title warning. Trapped, heavily pregnant, and utterly cut off from help, the couple discovers too late that the locals aren't just bigoted; they are highly organized, intensely predatory, and harbor a dark, specific obsession with the unborn child Zoe is carrying. 🌲👶

💡 Did You Know? 🧠
A PitchFest Triumph: The entire concept of the movie was born from real-life dread. Concept developer Lauren Caster conceived the idea during an isolated camping trip, going on to win the 2021 WrapWomen and Lifetime PitchFest for Emerging Female Filmmakers to secure the movie's production deal.

Soap and Reality Royalty: The thriller stars real-estate mogul and Selling Sunset / Days of Our Lives superstar Chrishell Stause as Zoe, bringing a massive built-in mainstream reality TV audience to a queer indie project

A Scream Queen Companion: Bringing iconic 90s indie prestige to the ensemble, the cast features Heather Matarazzo (the beloved star of Welcome to the Dollhouse and Scream) playing the role of Carla.

The Supportive Bestie Dynamic: Insecure breakout Curtis Hamilton stars as Adam, Zoe's fiercely protective gay best friend and ultimate emotional anchor, who travels to the town and brings welcome comic relief—plus an extra layer of conflict with his partner’s spouse.