Overview
- The feature directorial debut from YouTube critic Chris Stuckmann is now playing in U.S. theaters, with a U.K. cinema release set for October 29.
- After a record-setting Kickstarter, Neon acquired the film in 2024 and provided finishing funds, including about $1 million in reshoots and brief extra shooting to restore dropped scenes.
- Mike Flanagan joined as an executive producer and mentor, offering edit feedback, crew connections such as the Newton Brothers, and access to his post-production resources.
- Stuckmann’s incubus design was developed from his sketches and realized practically with concept artist Carlos Huante, effects designer Jason Hamer, and performer Derek Mears in a monster suit.
- Early critical response varies, with Bloody Disgusting citing a 67% Rotten Tomatoes score and JoBlo publishing a strongly negative review.