Bonus Chat: Director/Writer Anna Elizabeth James Tells All!

Today at The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we welcome filmmaker Anna Elizabeth James—writer-director of “Held Hostage in My House,” a suspense-thriller that sees a single mom waking up captive in her vacation rental and forced to unravel clues from past guests to survive. Anna breaks down how the idea came about, what drew her to telling the story of female resilience under pressure, and how she crafted the blend of mystery, psychological tension and home-invasion horror that drives the film. In our conversation, she shares behind-the-scenes tales of writing and directing, working with a cast including Amy Smart, Billy Zane and NE‑YO, and how location and character became almost a third “actor” in the house itself. She also talks about the challenge of keeping viewers guessing while anchoring the story in emotional truth and everyday fears. 🎙 The Roundtable with Robert Bannon streams on BroadwayWorld, iHeartRadio, Spotify, YouTube, and more. 🌐 Visit RobertBannon.com | Instagram: @RobertBannon #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #AnnaElizabethJames #HeldHostageInMyHouse #AmySmart #BillyZane #NEYO #ThrillerMovie #WomenFilmmakers #DirectorInterview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices