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Midori Francis Battles Ghosts of Addiction in 'Saccharine'

1/25/2026

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Story summary

Midori Francis stars in Saccharine, directed by Natalie Erika James, which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
The horror film uses a supernatural lens to explore addiction and eating disorders.
Francis plays a medical student haunted by a ghost after a weight loss craze.
Francis committed to authentic eating scenes, citing personal experience with addiction and eating disorders, and the film is set for a 2026 theatrical release.

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Story summary

Midori Francis stars in Saccharine, directed by Natalie Erika James, which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
The horror film uses a supernatural lens to explore addiction and eating disorders.
Francis plays a medical student haunted by a ghost after a weight loss craze.
Francis committed to authentic eating scenes, citing personal experience with addiction and eating disorders, and the film is set for a 2026 theatrical release.