Tubi has picked up the exclusive U.S. streaming rights to Bed Rest, an all-new thriller from STXfilms featuring Melissa Barrera (Scream, In the Heights) in the lead role. Written by Lori Evans Taylor (Final Destination 6), Bed Rest is also directed by Taylor with the filmmaker making her feature directorial debut. William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein are producing via Project X Entertainment alongside Evans Taylor and Barrera; it is Barrera’s debut film as producer.

“We’re very excited to be the exclusive home for this gripping psychological thriller that has you wondering until the very end if what we see is to be believed,” Tubi’s Chief Content Officer, Adam Lewinson, said in a statement. “Melissa is absolutely captivating in Bed Rest and we can’t wait for audiences to see her incredible portrayal of this isolated character working through her grief while facing frightening supernatural elements.”

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Barrera adds, “As a first-time producer, it is my profound pleasure to be partnering with Tubi to bring Bed Rest to a savvy and engaged audience. While on the surface, Bed Rest is a horror film, it is a story that will resonate deeply with anyone who’s experienced grief and been haunted by loss. Lori Evans Taylor has created a deeply emotional journey for audiences, and I’m grateful to my partners at Project X and STX for bringing us together to share this story with the world.”

The official synopsis for Bed Rest is as follows:

Melissa Barrera Stars in Bed Rest

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Barrera has become a fan favorite in the horror genre after her performance in the fifth Scream film released earlier this year. She is set to reprise her role in that movie for the next installment that hits theaters in March 2023. Barrera is also known for her role in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s movie In the Heights. Meanwhile, she can also be seen in the Netflix movie Keep Breathing which held the No. 1 spot on the streamer for weeks. Barrera will also appear in the upcoming musical Carmen as the titular character opposite Paul Mescal.

Of her lead role in Bed Rest, Project X Entertainment stated, “We knew Melissa was the perfect choice to headline this film with her natural talent and work ethic. Having the pleasure of working with Melissa on two Scream films, she’s showcased her interest in all facets of filmmaking and proved to be an unbelievable producing partner, as well as a welcome part to the PXE family. We’re excited that all of us could come together to tell this thrilling story that Lori Evans Taylor created in her directorial debut.”

Bed Rest will start streaming on Tubi where it will be free to watch on Dec. 7, 2022. You can watch the streamer’s content online at Tubi.tv.