Speed Demon (2026 film)
2026 American horror thriller film
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Speed Demon is a 2026 American supernatural horror-thriller film directed by Jon Keeyes and starring Katie Cassidy and William H. Macy. The film's plot combines elements of supernatural possession with a runaway train disaster scenario.
- Katie Cassidy
- Cecil Chambers
- Vanessa Coifman
- Richard Switzer
- Katie Cassidy
- William H. Macy
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| Directed by | Jon Keeyes |
| Written by | Domenico Salvaggio |
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| Cinematography | Austin F. Schmidt |
| Edited by | R.J. Cooper |
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Production company | Triumphant Pictures |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was released simultaneously in select theaters and via digital platforms on May 31, 2026.[1]
Plot
Cast
- Katie Cassidy as Sister Lu[2]
- William H. Macy as Father Novak[3]
- John Patrick Jordan as Gabriel
- Michael Emery as Roman
- Sari Arambulo as Vicky
- Sabrina Schlegel-Mejia as Mireille
- Onika Day as Madame Secretary
- Jeremy Feight as David
- Sky Vaux Fuller as Sofia
- Ray Faiola as The Pope
- Michael John Improta as Louis
- Allen McCullough as Edwin
- George Banghart Jr. As Passenger
- Noriko Sato as Nancy
Production
- The film was directed by Jon Keeyes, known for directing the 2024 thriller Cult Killer. Written by Domenico Salvaggio, who wrote the 2011 suspense-thriller Die.[4]
- Lead actress Katie Cassidy took an active role behind the scenes by serving as a main producer on the film, alongside Cecil Chambers and Vanessa Coifman.
- Richard Switzer, Ian Niles, Andy Thompson, James Norrie, Nina Kolokouri, Stephen Huszar, Daniel Ford Beavis, Kevin Paulhus, Bayann Oluyadi, Saleem Elmasri, Clay Pecorin, John Marques, and Tyler W. Konney are the executive producer and co-producer of the film.[5]
- The film is an independent genre film, it relies heavily on practical special effects to capture the claustrophobic horror of the train cars rather than massive, big-studio CGI budgets. Director Jon Keeyes noted in production statements that the movie leans heavily on a mix of fast-paced action, practical demon effects, and character-driven horror.[7]
Release
The official trailer for Speed Demon was released in early May 2026.[8] The film was premiered at the 56th Annual USA Film Festival in Dallas on April 25, 2026.[9] The film also had an early release in the Philippines on May 21, 2026,[10] and it set for a simultaneous limited theatrical and on-demand digital release in US on May 31, 2026.[11][12]