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The Whistler

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Shattered by the death of their daughter, a grieving couple retreat to a remote farm they've unexpectedly inherited. But isolation gives way to obsession when they encounter a mysterious cult that promises contact with the dead. As rituals intensify and unearthly forces begin to manifest, the couple are pulled into a waking nightmare where grief becomes a gateway -- and the cost of reunion may demand far more than they're willing to pay.
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Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror 2d
2/5
...a supernatural folk horror movie that could have been much better. It’s just too choppy and unengaging. Diane Guerrero is wonderful in the lead, but it’s not enough to make the movie recommendable. Still, if you enjoy folk horror with... Go to Full Review Keri O'Shea Warped Perspective 5d
Whilst it might not be a revolutionary film in terms of some of its key narrative points, The Whistler still sets itself apart through its steady, thoughtful, human-focused approach. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Diego Velasco

Director

Diane Guerrero

Nicole

Juan Pablo Raba

Sebastian Castillo

Indhira Serrano

Petra

Laureano Olivares

Laureano Silverio Moré

Laura Sofía Domínguez

Greisy Moré
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Synopsis Shattered by the death of their daughter, a grieving couple retreat to a remote farm they've unexpectedly inherited. But isolation gives way to obsession when they encounter a mysterious cult that promises contact with the dead. As rituals intensify and unearthly forces begin to manifest, the couple are pulled into a waking nightmare where grief becomes a gateway -- and the cost of reunion may demand far more than they're willing to pay.
Director
Diego Velasco
Producer
Diego Velasco, Margaret Miller, Trevor O'Neil
Screenwriter
Esteban Orozco, Carolina Paiz
Distributor
Vertical
Production Co
Open Studios, Hideout Pictures, Sundance Institute, 64A Films
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 17, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 17, 2026
Runtime
1h 36m
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