Punk State (2026)

Punk State is a 2026 psychological thriller film written and directed by Loris Di Pasquale. The plot centers on seven guests who are invited to an exclusive night of entertainment inside a remote theatre. Upon arrival, the attendees quickly realize they are trapped in a carefully orchestrated experiment, unaware that they themselves are the main attraction of the show.

As the boundaries between performance and reality blur, the narrative explores themes of control, audience complicity, and survival within a claustrophobic setting. The film aims to deliver a tense, atmospheric experience typical of modern horror-thrillers that focus on social dynamics under extreme pressure.

• The film marks another collaboration for director Loris Di Pasquale, who serves as both writer and director.
• It follows a classic 'closed circle' thriller trope, similar to Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, but with a meta-theatrical twist.
• Production details have been kept tight, focusing on the isolated theatre location to enhance the sense of entrapment.