The Man Upstairs
Synopsis
After being kidnapped, Julian wakes up in a stranger’s basement, where another child already lives—and where survival means playing along with the man who calls himself “Dad.” As the boys form a fragile bond, they plot an escape from a twisted domestic nightmare. THE MAN UPSTAIRS is a tense psychological horror about identity, obedience, and the resilience of children under unimaginable pressure.
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The Man Upstairs Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-01
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September 27, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wendy Wang
- Screenplay & Story
- Wendy Wang
- Original Title
- The Man Upstairs
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wendy Wang
Wendy Wang
Sung Kuong
Annalea Fiachi, Wendy Wang
Department Leadership Roster
Wendy Wang
Director
Sung Kuong
Director of Photography
Fabio Del Percio
Production Design
Annalea Fiachi
Producer
Wendy Wang
Producer
Wendy Wang
Writer
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What is The Man Upstairs about?
After being kidnapped, Julian wakes up in a stranger’s basement, where another child already lives—and where survival means playing along with the man who calls himself “Dad.” As the boys form a fragile bond, they plot an escape from a twisted domestic nightmare. THE MAN UPSTAIRS is a tense psychological horror about identity, obedience, and the resilience of children under unimaginable pressure.
Who directed The Man Upstairs?
The Man Upstairs was directed by Wendy Wang.
Who stars in The Man Upstairs?
The principal cast of The Man Upstairs includes Kennedy Taylor, Mark Sodukh, Eric Theodore Johnson, Jr..
When was The Man Upstairs released and how long is it?
The Man Upstairs was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 17m.