Don't Let Them Out
“Inherit the house, inherit the terror.”
Synopsis
A struggling woman journeys to a property she's inherited in hopes of selling it to pay off her mounting debts. But once there, she uncovers sinister family secrets and is lured into a desperate and terrifying scavenger hunt where every find pulls her deeper into an inescapable nightmare.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lila McLaughlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Lila McLaughlin
- Original Score
- Alec Puro
- Original Title
- Don't Let Them Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Yeah-Write Productions, Buffalo 8
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lila McLaughlin
Lila McLaughlin
Alec Puro
Trey Betts
Eric Strand
C.L. Mathew, Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, Nikki Stier Justice, Lila McLaughlin
Department Leadership Roster
Lila McLaughlin
Director
Lila McLaughlin
Writer
Eric Strand
Editor
Alec Puro
Original Music Composer
Garry Lukas
Production Design
Trey Betts
Director of Photography
Lila McLaughlin
Producer
Bonnie Root
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Don't Let Them Out about?
A struggling woman journeys to a property she's inherited in hopes of selling it to pay off her mounting debts. But once there, she uncovers sinister family secrets and is lured into a desperate and terrifying scavenger hunt where every find pulls her deeper into an inescapable nightmare.
Who directed Don't Let Them Out?
Don't Let Them Out was directed by Lila McLaughlin.
Who stars in Don't Let Them Out?
The principal cast of Don't Let Them Out includes Emily Rios, Bonnie Root, Louis Ferreira, Robert Donavan.
When was Don't Let Them Out released and how long is it?
Don't Let Them Out was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Let Them Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Let Them Out was composed by Alec Puro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Let Them Out?
Don't Let Them Out holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).