Angels (2026)

Angels is a 2026 American psychological horror thriller directed by Curry Barker, starring Michael Johnston, Indya Navarrete, Cooper Tomlinson, and Megan Locklear. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 before securing its theatrical release in the United States on May 15, 2026, with an international rollout following shortly after.

The narrative follows a group of individuals who become entangled in a supernatural phenomenon after attending a mysterious gathering. As they navigate their deepest obsessions and desires, they find themselves trapped in a nightmarish cycle where love and fear blur into one another. The film explores themes of possession, addiction, and the dark side of human connection through a lens of surreal horror and emotional intensity.

• The screenplay was written by Curry Barker, who also made his feature directorial debut with this project, drawing inspiration from classic Gothic horror and modern psychological thrillers.
• Megan Locklear delivers a critically acclaimed performance that has been noted for its raw emotional vulnerability amidst the film's intense supernatural elements.
• The production utilized practical effects combined with subtle digital enhancements to create a tangible sense of dread, avoiding over-reliance on CGI to maintain atmospheric realism.
• Michael Johnston was cast specifically for his ability to convey internal conflict, having previously worked with Barker on short films that explored similar thematic ground.
• The film's score, composed by an unnamed ensemble, features dissonant strings and ambient soundscapes designed to unsettle the viewer even during quiet moments.