The Dead Place
“You can't run from what's already inside you.”
Synopsis
Troubled high school senior Isaac is plagued by visions of the dead. This causes friction in his family and makes him an outcast at school. His only friend Katharine is obsessed with the paranormal and tries desperately to help him, but a ‘New Kid’ pushes him to give in to the demon trying to burrow its way inside him. As he is consumed by the evil feeding off the dead souls that haunt him, Katharine is the only one that stands between Isaac and his darker impulses. To satisfy the bloodlust of the demon that dwells within him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The DEAD PLACE starring David Howard Thornton OFFICIAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-14
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Idris Veliu
Isaac Stecker
David Howard Thornton
The New Kid
Bill Oberst Jr.
The Entity
Angel Nichole Bradford
Carla Gregory
Suziey Block
Ruth Stecker
Eliot
Dr. Brynne
Beatrice Boepple
Grandma Mandy
Lexi Graves
Katharine Linderbrook
Aaron Lyons
John Stecker
Kerry McGuire
Nurse McGuire
Kelsey Livengood
Miss Briar
Marcos Justo
Student
Juan Diego Aires
Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pickle
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Pickle
- Original Title
- The Dead Place
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Horror Show Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pickle
Michael Pickle
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Pickle
Director
Michael Pickle
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dead Place
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What is The Dead Place about?
Troubled high school senior Isaac is plagued by visions of the dead. This causes friction in his family and makes him an outcast at school. His only friend Katharine is obsessed with the paranormal and tries desperately to help him, but a ‘New Kid’ pushes him to give in to the demon trying to burrow its way inside him. As he is consumed by the evil feeding off the dead souls that haunt him, Katharine is the only one that stands between Isaac and his darker impulses. To satisfy the bloodlust of the demon that dwells within him.
Who directed The Dead Place?
The Dead Place was directed by Michael Pickle.
Who stars in The Dead Place?
The principal cast of The Dead Place includes Idris Veliu, David Howard Thornton, Bill Oberst Jr., Angel Nichole Bradford, Suziey Block.
When was The Dead Place released and how long is it?
The Dead Place was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.