Shelby Oaks

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When a documentarian uncovers a disturbing new lead, a woman's desperate search for her long-lost sister falls into obsession when she comes to believe the imaginary demon from their childhood may have been real all along.

Chris Stuckmann

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Camille Sullivan

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Brendan Sexton III

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Michael Beach

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Keith David

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Sarah Durn

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Katie Rife

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Shelby Oaks is often effective in the moment. But the bigger pictures of narrative and theme are underdeveloped.

Rated: 6/10

Jul 25, 2024

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Alison Foreman

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Shelby Oaks was obviously written by a critic, one with a near-legendary knowledge of the pop culture archives, and it’s directed with a palpable confidence that could lead to better things.

Rated: B-

Jul 22, 2024

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Ben Robins

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Pacy, clever, and most importantly, creepy as all hell; Shelby Oaks both is and isn’t what you’re expecting, announcing Chris Stuckmann as a very promising new voice in horror.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 28, 2024

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Kat Hughes

THN

A wickedly realised whirl of true crime, found footage and the supernatural, Shelby Oaks features some scary moments so effective that the viewer will take them home with them.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 27, 2024

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J Hurtado

ScreenAnarchy

Newer genre fans will likely respond to Shelby Oaks with big smiles on their faces. It’s a very well-made film, with plenty of clever twists and turns and no real lulls in the increasingly complex narrative.

Aug 27, 2024

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Stuckmann and co-writer Sam Liz keep it all under tight control, even when the imagery suggests chaos or excess.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 26, 2024

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Synopsis

When a documentarian uncovers a disturbing new lead, a woman's desperate search for her long-lost sister falls into obsession when she comes to believe the imaginary demon from their childhood may have been real all along.

Director: Chris Stuckmann
Producer: Aaron B. Koontz, Cameron Burns, Ashleigh Snead
Screenwriter: Chris Stuckmann
Distributor: NEON
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 3, 2025, Limited