The Town That Takes

The Town That Takes (2026)



10.0 2026 93 min —

Director: Britt Bankhead

Cast: Britt Bankhead, Miles Mussenden, Grace Patterson, Mike Markoff, Nico Tirozzi

Action Horror Mystery
A father’s frantic search for his missing son, who disappeared during a family drive through a secluded rural town, leads him to team up with two determined detectives. Together, they dig into the chilling mystery behind the CROATOAN legend. As the community’s hidden horrors come to light, they discover that an age-old predator is stalking the area’s children.

More About This Film

The Town That Takes is a 2026 American supernatural horror thriller inspired by the mystery surrounding the Lost Colony of Roanoke and the word CROATOAN. After a young boy disappears, his father and two detectives investigate a remote town where an old legend appears to have renewed its terrifying power.

Britt Bankhead directed and co-wrote the 93-minute film with Jon Blaze. Miles Mussenden, Grace Patterson, and Bankhead lead the cast, while the production combines Southern Gothic atmosphere, investigative suspense, and supernatural horror.

  • Britt Bankhead directed the film and plays Dean Richardson.
  • Jon Blaze co-wrote the screenplay and served as cinematographer and editor.
  • Miles Mussenden and Grace Patterson are among the principal cast.
  • Atlas Distribution released the film in select North American theaters on July 10, 2026.
  • The film was inspired by the mysterious disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke.

Where to Watch

The Town That Takes received a limited theatrical release, with digital availability following the theatrical window.