MAUDE
“A misunderstood women with the desire to be youthful and live forever, endeavours to kidnap a boy and perform an ancient ritual to expose his spirit and release her husband.”
Synopsis
Maude is a horror, drama short set in the present day, unfolding within the suffocating confines of a small, cluttered flat belonging to an elderly woman who is slowly disappearing from the world. Misunderstood and painfully lonely, Maude’s yearning to remain youthful masks a deeper grief she is struggling to confront. When she kidnaps a young boy, she follows an ancient ritual; one that will expose his spirit, restore her fading body, and release her husband she has kept bound to this world though love and denial.
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MAUDE | Official Trailer (2026) | Horror Drama
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-21
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Production Budget
$745
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Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ethan Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesca Hopson, Charlie Tebbutt
- Original Title
- MAUDE
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Budget
- $745
- Production Studios
- L9 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ethan Edwards
Francesca Hopson, Charlie Tebbutt
Alfie Kilcullen
Lee Zhun Yeng
Francesca Hopson, Polly Ireland
Department Leadership Roster
Ethan Edwards
Director
Charlie Tebbutt
Writer
Lee Zhun Yeng
Editor
Alfie Kilcullen
Director of Photography
Francesca Hopson
Producer
Polly Ireland
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About MAUDE
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What is MAUDE about?
Maude is a horror, drama short set in the present day, unfolding within the suffocating confines of a small, cluttered flat belonging to an elderly woman who is slowly disappearing from the world. Misunderstood and painfully lonely, Maude’s yearning to remain youthful masks a deeper grief she is struggling to confront. When she kidnaps a young boy, she follows an ancient ritual; one that will expose his spirit, restore her fading body, and release her husband she has kept bound to this world though love and denial.
Who directed MAUDE?
MAUDE was directed by Ethan Edwards.
Who stars in MAUDE?
The principal cast of MAUDE includes Non Vaughan-O'Hagan, Mark Edwards, Hayden Stanford.
When was MAUDE released and how long is it?
MAUDE was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for MAUDE?
MAUDE holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).