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Don't Shoot The Messenger (2026)
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Don't Shoot The Messenger (2026)

Genre
Crime
Release Date
May 15, 2026
Studio
Surrender Dorothy!
Genre
Crime
Release Date
May 15, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
004 minute(s)
Production Budget
20
Studio
Surrender Dorothy!
Official Site
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Director
Albert Cummings, Elliot Check
Producer
Ellie Romney, Albert Cummings, Harper Taylor
Screenwriter
Albert Cummings, Elliot Check
Starring
  • Angelo Lins
  • Ellie Romney
  • Harper Taylor
  • Percy Gray
  • Elliot Check

In a taut and unsettling short film that unfolds in a mere four minutes, David F. Sandberg directs a gripping psychological thriller that explores the terrifying power of a single, unhinged accusation. The story follows a seemingly ordinary man whose life is shattered when a stranger’s reckless words set off a chain reaction of paranoia and violence. As the rumor spreads like wildfire through a close-knit community, the protagonist finds himself cornered, his reputation destroyed, and his safety compromised. The central conflict hinges on the agonizing question of how to prove innocence when the damage has already been done. With no time to reason and no one to trust, he must confront the mob mentality that has turned against him. This intense, high-concept drama uses its brief runtime to maximum effect, delivering a claustrophobic atmosphere of dread and moral panic. Lotta Losten co-stars in this chilling reminder that words can be weapons, and that sometimes the most dangerous enemy is the crowd.

GENRE: Crime YEAR: 2026