As both actress and quasi-subject, DuMonde delivers a raw, unpolished performance. Her real-life background (she was an emerging indie actress and writer) adds a layer of authenticity. The film was marketed as “based on real experiences,” though the extent of factual truth remains ambiguous.
As of today, the film is obscure — not available on major streaming platforms. It occasionally surfaces on DVD-R or via cult film forums. The director, Peter M. Musante, later worked on other no-budget thrillers but never achieved mainstream success. If you’re researching this film for a review, retrospective, or academic piece, I recommend tracking down a copy through specialty indie databases or contacting film preservation groups focused on early-2000s American underground cinema. The.Appointment.Alyssa.DuMonde.2002
Shot on a very low budget, the film relies heavily on close-ups, stark lighting, and sparse settings (apartments, empty rooms, cars). The tension comes from prolonged dialogue scenes and psychological cat-and-mouse games rather than action or special effects. As both actress and quasi-subject, DuMonde delivers a