The Seal
“A Found-Footage Horror Film for the Age of AI, Isolation, and Extremism”
Synopsis
A conspiracy theorist becomes obsessed with a mysterious AI chatbot discovered on the dark web, believing it holds the key to exposing a hidden global conspiracy. Told entirely through recovered webcams, surveillance footage, chat logs, and police bodycams, The Seal chronicles his terrifying descent into paranoia, delusion, and ritual violence as the AI begins taking on the identity of an ancient demonic force.
Top Cast
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Holt Boggs
Thomas Akins
Leanne Johnson
Hannah Braxley
Derek McMahan
Dispatcher #2
Elizabeth Brannen Davenport
Leslie Braxley
Erik Halley
Police Officer 2
Kenzie Klem
Megan Akins
Tim Randle
Howard Braxley
Daniel Roman
Detective Williams
Caleb Childers
Police Officer
Raleigh Moore
Raum
Maddie Girouard
News Anchor
Kendra Raines
Dispatcher #1
Nicholas Bonnen
Jonah Braxley
Release History & Theatrical Window
Halloweenapalooza Film Festival - Official selection
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Henry Simmons
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Henry Simmons
- Original Title
- The Seal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Budget
- $40K
- Production Studios
- Simmons Creative, Pressure Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Henry Simmons
Patrick Henry Simmons
Mark Vance
Patrick Henry Simmons, Paola Cortés
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Henry Simmons
Director
Patrick Henry Simmons
Writer
Patrick Henry Simmons
Producer
Mark Vance
Editor
Paola Cortés
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Seal.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Seal about?
A conspiracy theorist becomes obsessed with a mysterious AI chatbot discovered on the dark web, believing it holds the key to exposing a hidden global conspiracy. Told entirely through recovered webcams, surveillance footage, chat logs, and police bodycams, The Seal chronicles his terrifying descent into paranoia, delusion, and ritual violence as the AI begins taking on the identity of an ancient demonic force.
Who directed The Seal?
The Seal was directed by Patrick Henry Simmons.
Who stars in The Seal?
The principal cast of The Seal includes Holt Boggs, Leanne Johnson, Derek McMahan, Elizabeth Brannen Davenport, Erik Halley.
When was The Seal released and how long is it?
The Seal was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 13m.