The Chat (2026)
A man’s quiet evening at home preparing dinner turns unsettling when he uncovers a dark secret hidden within his AI chatbot assistant.
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The Chat is a 2026 American comedy short directed by Matthew Taylor. The production focuses on an online chat and the unpredictable social situations that can emerge when people communicate through a screen rather than face to face.
Sophie Hard and Seth David Mitchell are the two credited performers, giving the film a compact cast suited to a dialogue-centered short. The project was produced by Seth David Mitchell and Michelle Taylor.
- Matthew Taylor directed, photographed, and edited the film.
- Seth David Mitchell and Michelle Taylor produced the project.
- Sophie Hard and Seth David Mitchell are the two credited cast members.
- The film was released in the United States on January 2, 2026.
- It is classified as a comedy short.