Dead End
Synopsis
A group of friends gathers at a remote cabin to hold a séance for their late friend, Willa. Scout (early 30s, they/them) wants to keep the peace, but tensions are high, Renee (early 30s, they/them), Willa’s ex, is desperate to connect with her, while Emily (late 20s, she/her), Scout’s girlfriend, seems uneasy. Meanwhile, CJ (late 20s, she/her) and Jane (mid-20s, she/her) watch the drama unfold, trying to stay out of it. As the séance begins, Scout stumbles upon a shocking secret, Emily and Willa had an affair. Before they can process it, strange things start happening, and Scout realizes they are the only one who can actually see Willa’s ghost. As Willa stirs up chaos, taunting Scout and pushing tensions to a breaking point, the group’s friendships unravel, leading to a dramatic and absurd showdown.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kendall Alex Payne
- Screenplay & Story
- Carly Kane, Kendall Alex Payne
- Original Title
- Dead End
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kendall Alex Payne
Carly Kane, Kendall Alex Payne
Carly Kane, Kendall Alex Payne
Department Leadership Roster
Kendall Alex Payne
Director
Carly Kane
Writer
Carly Kane
Producer
Kendall Alex Payne
Writer
Kendall Alex Payne
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead End
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead End about?
A group of friends gathers at a remote cabin to hold a séance for their late friend, Willa. Scout (early 30s, they/them) wants to keep the peace, but tensions are high, Renee (early 30s, they/them), Willa’s ex, is desperate to connect with her, while Emily (late 20s, she/her), Scout’s girlfriend, seems uneasy. Meanwhile, CJ (late 20s, she/her) and Jane (mid-20s, she/her) watch the drama unfold, trying to stay out of it. As the séance begins, Scout stumbles upon a shocking secret, Emily and Willa had an affair. Before they can process it, strange things start happening, and Scout realizes they are the only one who can actually see Willa’s ghost. As Willa stirs up chaos, taunting Scout and pushing tensions to a breaking point, the group’s friendships unravel, leading to a dramatic and absurd showdown.
Who directed Dead End?
Dead End was directed by Kendall Alex Payne.
Who stars in Dead End?
The principal cast of Dead End includes Molly Kearney, Jessica Henderson, Taylor Ortega, Sureni Weerasekera, Asha Ward.
When was Dead End released and how long is it?
Dead End was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 13m.