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Sarah Paulson Talks Executive Producing Her First Film ‘Hold Your Breath’ & The Mental “Exhaustion” Of Being A Scream Queen: The Deadline Q&A


In 'Hold Your Breath', Sarah Paulson plays a woman convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family in the Dust Bowl.

After executive producing her first film Hold Your Breath, which landed today on Hulu, the Golden Globe winner opened up about being “in charge” on set and how “exhaustion” helped her tap into her latest role in the psychological thriller. Written by Karrie Crouse and marking her and husband Will Joines ‘ feature directorial debut, Hold Your Breath takes place amid the horrific dust storms of 1930s Oklahoma. Filled with ever-relevant themes like the climate crisis and the country’s struggle between mental health and religion, Hold Your Breath offered a perspective that appealed to Paulson.

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