Montauk Psychotherapist's Descent into Parental Chaos

In the lead-up to the October 20th release of the new A24 film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," the movie is generating buzz for its raw and honest portrayal of contemporary motherhood. The film follows Linda, a Montauk-based psychotherapist played by a "magnificently unraveling" Rose Byrne, as she navigates a series of personal crises that push her to the brink.

Linda's daughter is suffering from a mysterious illness that requires her to be fed through a feeding tube, leaving Linda feeling responsible and anxious. Just as Linda is struggling to cope with her daughter's condition, a leak in the ceiling of her condo erupts into a gaping hole, exacerbating her mounting anxieties. To make matters worse, Linda's own therapist, played by Conan O'Brien, likens her to a "lab rat" who keeps "gnawing its own limbs off."

Directed by Mary Bronstein, the film blends horror and hilarity as it explores the chaos of modern motherhood. Despite its surreal elements, "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" is praised for its raw and honest portrayal of the challenges faced by parents, particularly mothers, in the face of unexpected crises. The film is set to open in theaters on October 20th.