Arbor Day: The Root of Evil
“On Arbor Day...the roots run red.”
Synopsis
Every Arbor Day, a New Jersey campground closes while locals whisper about disappearances and eerie sightings. A curious visitor hears five chilling tales revealing the deadly force stalking the woods.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ARBOR DAY: The Root of Evil | Official Trailer (2026) | Horror Anthology
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-06
Top Cast
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Joe Raffa
North (segment "The Forest of Retribution")
Logan Liskovec
The Arborist
Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick
Passerby (segment "Head Plant")
Kevin Troy
Joe (segment "Head Plant")
Michael Adam Hamilton
Park Ranger (segment "Wrap Around")
Nicole Cinaglia
Melissa (segment "A Quartet of Screams")
Brooke Mulkins
Representative (voice) (segment "Familiar Roots")
Anthony Hoang
Carter (segment "A Quartet of Screams")
Paul Sieber
Gary (segment "Festooning")
Jennifer M. Kay
Amber (segment "A Quartet of Screams")
Joe Gariffo
Max (segment "Familiar Roots")
Jason Alan Cook
Rueben (segment "Familiar Roots")
Anthony Scanish
Francis (segment "A Quartet of Screams")
Sarah Scheiner
Anne (segment "The Forest of Retribution")
Justin Skyler Daniels
Greg (segment "Head Plant")
John Johnson
Male Passerby (segment "Head Plant")
Judith Grannas
Ethel (segment "Festooning")
Elliott Kashner
Driver (segment "Wrap Around")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Premiering at Kevin Smith's SModcastle Cinemas
Festival / Special Debut
April 24, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Jayne, John Johnson, Joe Raffa, Brooke Mulkins, Justin Timpane, Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Jayne, Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick, John Johnson, Joe Raffa, Justin Timpane, Brooke Mulkins
- Original Title
- Arbor Day: The Root of Evil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Budget
- $60K
- Production Studios
- Big Damn Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Jayne, John Johnson, Joe Raffa, Brooke Mulkins, Justin Timpane, Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick
Michael Jayne, Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick, John Johnson, Joe Raffa, Justin Timpane, Brooke Mulkins
Michael Jayne, Logan Liskovec, Edwin Stevens, Tamara Johnson, Jennifer Jayne
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Jayne
Director
John Johnson
Director
Joe Raffa
Director
Brooke Mulkins
Director
Justin Timpane
Director
Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick
Director
Michael Jayne
Writer
Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick
Writer
John Johnson
Writer
Joe Raffa
Writer
Justin Timpane
Writer
Brooke Mulkins
Writer
Michael Jayne
Producer
Logan Liskovec
Producer
Edwin Stevens
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Arbor Day: The Root of Evil.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arbor Day: The Root of Evil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arbor Day: The Root of Evil about?
Every Arbor Day, a New Jersey campground closes while locals whisper about disappearances and eerie sightings. A curious visitor hears five chilling tales revealing the deadly force stalking the woods.
Who directed Arbor Day: The Root of Evil?
Arbor Day: The Root of Evil was directed by Michael Jayne, John Johnson, Joe Raffa, Brooke Mulkins, Justin Timpane, Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick.
Who stars in Arbor Day: The Root of Evil?
The principal cast of Arbor Day: The Root of Evil includes Joe Raffa, Logan Liskovec, Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick, Kevin Troy, Michael Adam Hamilton.
When was Arbor Day: The Root of Evil released and how long is it?
Arbor Day: The Root of Evil was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arbor Day: The Root of Evil?
Arbor Day: The Root of Evil holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).