Recluse (film)
2026 American film
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Recluse is a 2026 American supernatural horror film written, directed, co-edited by Henry Chaisson in his directorial debut. It stars Sasha Frolova and Xander Berkeley.
- Josh Lobo
- Gillian Cooper
- Alex Dandino
- Henry Chaisson
- Katharina Windemuth
- Sasha Frolova
- Xander Berkeley
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| Directed by | Henry Chaisson |
| Written by | Henry Chaisson |
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| Cinematography | Bryce Holden |
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| Music by | Henry Chaisson |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Recluse had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 4, 2026.
Premise
After being summoned back to her childhood home to care for her bedridden father, Joan must confront the unearthed demons of her family's past and contend with the home's dark, malevolent energy that is both unseen and, much to her horror, seen.
Cast
- Sasha Frolova as Joan
- Xander Berkeley
- Toby Poser as Lydia
- Mia Vallet as Emily
- Kimball Farley
- Frankie Seratch
Production
Principal photography had wrapped by June 2025, on a mystery horror thriller film titled Recluse by filmmaker Henry Chaisson. It starred Sasha Frolova, Xander Berkeley, Toby Poser, Mia Vallet, Kimball Farley, and Frankie Seratch.[1][2] In April 2026, the first film was selected to screen at the Tribeca Festival.[3] In May 2026, Steven Schneider joined the film as an executive producer under his Spooky Pictures banner prior to the film's festival premiere in June.[4]
Release
Recluse had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 4, 2026.[5]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 91% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.0/10.[6]