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  • The Thing in the Back Seat (2026)
  • Short | 6 min | Short, Horror
The Thing in the Back Seat (2026)
Short | 6 min | Short, Horror
Gale, a confident young woman, heads out for a night of fun, chatting with her best friend, Sara, on the phone. At Saras request, she snaps a quick selfie only to receive a chilling reaction. Sara sees something in the back seat. Gale ...See moreGale, a confident young woman, heads out for a night of fun, chatting with her best friend, Sara, on the phone. At Saras request, she snaps a quick selfie only to receive a chilling reaction. Sara sees something in the back seat. Gale dismisses it as a joke, but soon, her worst fears materialize. Strange whispers, an eerie presence, and an unrelenting terror take over the night as Gale realizes she is not alone in the car. A monstrous entity lurks in the shadows, waiting to strike. Written by John costellow See less
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Director
John Costellow (directed by)
Writer
Zack Akers (written by)
Producer
Griffin Floyd (produced by)
Cinematographer
Griffin Floyd (director of photography)
Editor
Nayan Talwadiya (edited by)
Casting Director
Griffin Floyd (casting by)
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Updated Feb 19, 2025
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Jul 18, 2026 (United States)
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