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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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Shelby Oaks

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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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Katie Rife IGN Movies Shelby Oaks is often effective in the moment. But the bigger pictures of narrative and theme are underdeveloped. Rated: 6/10 Jul 25, 2024 Full Review Alison Foreman IndieWire 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 Full Review Emily von Seele Daily Dead The film is really creepy and keeps you hooked until the end. It’s a story that really hinges on the unknown, anchored by something emotional and pursuing a horrifying truth at the center of a ghostly mystery. Rated: 4/5 Sep 14, 2025 Full Review Rebecca Sayce FILMHOUNDS Magazine The edge-of-your-seat thrills, impeccable sound design, thoughtfully crafted cinematography, and powerhouse performances bring to life the tragic tale of Riley Brennan in a feature that is sure to become a must-watch for all horror fans. Rated: 4/5 Jul 24, 2025 Full Review Julian Singleton Cinapse While Shelby Oaks’ narrative shortcomings at times overpower its undeniable successes, Chris Stuckmann’s debut film still packs in enough promising frights to reward...even if subsequent films are destined to eclipse this flawed first feature. Rated: 3/5 Jul 11, 2025 Full Review Ben Robins HeyUGuys 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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 (Language|Violent Content/Gore|Suicide)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 24, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 39m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1