The Waiting Man
“You saw him, now it's too late.”
Synopsis
In 2022, the famous streaming group TOMNI was at the height of its popularity with over 7 million followers. Over the course of a week, their content changed and then they suddenly vanished. This is the footage recovered from their social media, computers, and SD cards. Experts believe the footage shows the worldwide phenomenon known as Alikabiha, also called the Waiting Man.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Waiting Man - Official Trailer (2026)
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Indie Horror Festival (Canadian Premiere)
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Sundström
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Sundström, Nathaniel P. Erlandsson
- Original Score
- Robin Eriksson Franzén
- Original Title
- The Waiting Man
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $5K
- Production Studios
- NPE Productions, Spying Moth Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Sundström
Carl Sundström, Nathaniel P. Erlandsson
Robin Eriksson Franzén
Carl Sundström
Carl Sundström, Nathaniel P. Erlandsson, Laura Barbato
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Sundström
Director
Carl Sundström
Editor
Carl Sundström
Writer
Robin Eriksson Franzén
Original Music Composer
Nathaniel P. Erlandsson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Waiting Man
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What is The Waiting Man about?
In 2022, the famous streaming group TOMNI was at the height of its popularity with over 7 million followers. Over the course of a week, their content changed and then they suddenly vanished. This is the footage recovered from their social media, computers, and SD cards. Experts believe the footage shows the worldwide phenomenon known as Alikabiha, also called the Waiting Man.
Who directed The Waiting Man?
The Waiting Man was directed by Carl Sundström.
Who stars in The Waiting Man?
The principal cast of The Waiting Man includes Noel Salblix, Mayuko Lindström, Marcus Stenberg, Minna Evås, Cristian Åsvik.
When was The Waiting Man released and how long is it?
The Waiting Man was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Waiting Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Waiting Man was composed by Robin Eriksson Franzén.