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Shelby Oaks

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A woman's obsessive search for her missing sister leads her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil.
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Critics Consensus

Shelby Oaks may stumble in its final moments, but its atmospheric tension and emotional core firmly establish it as a chilling debut from director Chris Stuckmann.

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Christy Lemire FilmWeek (LAist) Nov 10
A very derivative and repetitive horror movie with pieces of better films you've seen before. Go to Full Review
Billie Walker Little White Lies Nov 3
1/5
Despite his commitment to the genre, what Stuckmann seems to have forgotten is that the magic of found footage comes in the moments where you’re forced to ruminate on the grainy shots of a shadowy figure in the background. Go to Full Review
Harry Stainer Empire Magazine Nov 3
3/5
A promising debut that stumbles in its final act, but its pseudo-documentary and found-footage sequences make Shelby Oaks a suitably creepy calling card. Go to Full Review
John Serba Decider 2d
We’re living in a time with a higher standard of horror, and Shelby Oaks doesn’t reach it. Go to Full Review
Sebastian Zavala Kahn Cinencuentro Nov 26
3.5/5
While it may be predictable, what Stuckmann delivers is well done, frequently tense and terrifying, and most importantly, it feels personal. He may still have room for improvement, but that's why I'm eager to see his next film. [Full review in Spanish]. Go to Full Review
Mel Valentin That Shelf Nov 25
Shelby Oaks benefits from a solid, well-directed supporting cast and Camille Sullivan’s intense, grounded performance as Mia. Go to Full Review
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Jordan L Nov 19 Scary as HELL & that's all I want from a horror movie See more Tucker J Nov 17 Good scares, creepy story that kept me interested in the mystery! See more Alex Nov 14 This movie was awesome See more Erin B Nov 11 Very suspenseful. Mike Flanagan does it again! 😊 See more Raymond Nov 9 AUBSOME. Funny. I recommend it. See more hawkla2001 Nov 7 Good story, great cinematography, some choices were a little dumb but by the 3rd act the wtf factor turned up to 10! Chris did a great job his first time out. Hopefully he gives us a few more bangers like this. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A woman's obsessive search for her missing sister leads her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil.
Director
Chris Stuckmann
Producer
Cameron Burns, Ashleigh Snead
Screenwriter
Chris Stuckmann
Distributor
Neon
Production Co
Intrepid Pictures, Paper Street Pictures, Title Media
Rating
R (Violent Content/Gore|Suicide|Language)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 24, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 11, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.5M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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