Ghost Buddies: The Gathering

Ghost Buddies: The Gathering (2026)



9.7 2026 20 min —

Director: Alexander Prater

Cast: Alexander Prater, Alyssa Thompson, Dia Kuhr, Gabriella Hemminger, Robert Lovely

Comedy Horror
A tight-knit crew heads to a supposedly "rented" countryside mansion for a birthday getaway, only to discover the estate is crawling with restless spirits. Among them is Connor, the resident paranormal enthusiast, who’s hiding a dangerous secret—he’s on a covert hunt for a demon-infested stuffed animal hidden somewhere in the house. When his sneaky search sets off a chain of supernatural havoc, Connor is forced to track down the cursed toy and perform an exorcism in total secrecy, all while keeping his oblivious friends from realizing the weekend has turned into a fight for their souls.

More About This Film

Ghost Buddies: The Gathering is a 2026 horror-comedy short directed and written by Alexander Prater. A group of friends arrives at a supposedly rented house for a birthday weekend, only to discover that the place has a paranormal history and an unexpected supernatural complication.

The story follows Connor, a ghost hunter with a secret objective, as he tries to deal with a possessed plush toy without revealing what he is doing to his friends. The result is a playful mixture of haunted-house scares, comic misunderstandings, and deliberately offbeat supernatural chaos.

  • Directed and written by Alexander Prater.
  • The cast includes Robert Heidarisafa, Gabriella Hemminger, and Dia Kuhr.
  • The film was produced by Obscure Film Company.
  • The reported release date in the United States was September 2, 2026.
  • The film was shot in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Where to Watch

This short film may be distributed mainly through online and independent-film channels, with availability varying by region.

  • MUBI – subscription, where available
  • YouTube – free or paid viewing, where officially available
  • Vimeo – rental/purchase or free screening, where available
  • Amazon Prime Video – subscription or rental/purchase, where available
  • Apple TV – rental/purchase, where available
  • Plex – free or rental/purchase, where available