Rated R
Runtime: 1hr 52min
Written & Directed by Jane Schoenbrun
Stars: Hannah Einbinder, Gillian Anderson and Jack Haven
Premiered at Cannes May 13, 2026
Released in US theaters (limited) August 7, 2026
RT: 94% critics / 78% audience
Synopsis
Queer filmmaker Kris has been tasked with revamping the problematic Camp Miasma slasher film series. She tracks down the original film’s reclusive star, Billy Presley, who just so happens to live at the former campsite, and they begin a strange relationship.
Corrections
It’s Franklin, goddammit! The brother from Texas Chainsaw’s name is Franklin Hardesty. Of course I remembered it right after we finished recording :(
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Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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