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Jester (2026)
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Jester (2026)

Genre
Drama
Release Date
May 5, 2026
Genre
Drama
Release Date
May 5, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
042 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
-
Official Site
-
Director
Benjamin Martins
Screenwriter
Benjamin Martins
Starring
  • Jackson Schimpf
  • Benjamin O’Connor
  • Kyra Genoter
  • James Pierson
  • Brad Herlihy
  • Thomas Berry
  • Drew Decarli
  • Cooper Prophet
  • Tyler Desjardins
  • Han Waltz

In this taut drama directed by Benjamin Martins, a small coastal community is thrown into chaos when a mysterious figure known only as the Jester begins appearing at local events, his unsettling antics blurring the line between performance and menace. The story centers on Jackson Schimpf as a troubled young man grappling with guilt and isolation, whose path becomes inextricably linked with the enigmatic performer. As the Jester’s increasingly disruptive acts escalate, the town’s fragile social fabric begins to fray, forcing Benjamin O’Connor’s character, a pragmatic local leader, to confront buried secrets that threaten to surface. Kyra Genoter portrays a perceptive outsider who senses a deeper, more personal motive behind the chaos. With a runtime of just 42 minutes, this atmospheric character study weaves tension and psychological unease, exploring themes of identity, retribution, and the masks people wear. The claustrophobic seaside setting amplifies the growing dread, as the line between spectator and participant blurs, leaving viewers questioning who is truly in control of the performance.

GENRE: Drama YEAR: 2026