Play House (2026)

Play House is a supernatural horror film scheduled for release in 2026, written and directed by Nicholas Curcio with Kirby Gladstein. The narrative follows a young man who embarks on a renovation project of a dilapidated house in an attempt to win back his ex-girlfriend. During the restoration process, he stumbles upon VHS tapes hidden in the basement containing footage of an unaired children's television show.

As the protagonist begins to watch the strange broadcasts, the boundary between the screen and reality starts to dissolve. The eerie content of the tapes begins to invade his daily life, escalating from unsettling visions to direct threats against his safety. The film explores themes of obsession and the lingering power of media artifacts, turning a domestic renovation into a nightmare survival scenario.

• The film is currently in pre-production or early development stages with a targeted release window set for 2026.
• Nicholas Curcio serves as both the writer and director, marking a significant creative drive behind the project's vision.
• Kirby Gladstein is credited alongside Curcio, indicating a collaborative writing or producing effort on the screenplay.
• The central plot device revolves around analog horror aesthetics, specifically utilizing VHS tape formats to deliver the supernatural threat.