Chum (film)
2026 film by Jonathan Zuck
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Chum is a 2026 American horror thriller film directed by Jonathan Zuck and starring Alice Eve, Eric Michael Cole, Elle Haymond, Sarah Siadat, and Jim Klock. The film is scheduled to be released simultaneously in theaters and on digital platforms by IFC Films on June 5, 2026.[2]
- Joe Leone
- Jonathan Zuck
- Dick Grunert
- Ryan R. Johnson
- James Kondelik
- Alice Eve
- Kurt Fethke
- Ryan R. Johnson
- Lucas Jarach
- Eamon O'Rourke
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| Directed by | Jonathan Zuck |
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| Cinematography | Mac Fisken |
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| Music by | Jojo Draven |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $37,487[1] |
Plot
Cast
- Alice Eve as Tina[3]
- Eric Michael Cole
- Elle Haymond
- Sarah Siadat
- Jim Klock as Roy
- Robert Grose as Captain Daniels
Production
The production is a collaboration of several independent production companies, with a heavy creative lineup behind the script.[4] The concept and story outline were crafted by James Kondelik, Ryan R. Johnson, and Dick Grunert.[4] Director Jonathan Zuck teamed up with co-writer Joe Leone for the story into the final shooting script.[5] The film was produced under the banners of Redwire Pictures, Green Light Pictures, and KCD Media, with Film Bridge International handling the early sales collection.[4] The film was shot on location in Malta. IFC Films acquired the distribution rights for the film, releasing the official poster and trailer in May 2026.[6] Alice Eve serving as a producer on the film alongside Ryan R. Johnson and Kurt Fethke and the final cut of the film is locked at a concise 87 minutes.[7][4]
Release
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 19% of 26 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 2.9/10.[10]
Chad Collins of Dread Central gave the film a rating of 1.5 out of 5 and he wrote: "Chum lacks identity, taste, tension, and really everything that signals a horror movie as a horror movie."[11]
Matt Donato of Daily Dead gave the film a negative review, a rating of 1.5 out of 5 and wrote: "Chum is what happens when you ask AI to make "Dangerous Animals meets 47 Meters Down," and it's bad."[12]
George and Josh Bate of ScreenAnarchy gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5 and wrote: "With visual effects, filmmaking, and acting largely devoid of personality, Chum is salvaged only by its fusion of the shark movie and serial killer thriller genres."[13]
Robert Kojder of Flickering Myth also gave the film a negative review and a rating of 1 out of 5 and said: "At one point, one character removes a spear or arrow from another impaled character only to ask, "Are you okay?" Chum is far from okay; it is inept at every turn."[14]
