Twisted (2026 film)

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Twisted
Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman
Written by
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
Envision Media Arts
Sterling Light Productions
Distributed by Republic Pictures
Release date
  • February 6, 2026 (2026-02-06) [1]
Running time
94 minutes [2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Twisted [a] is an upcoming American horror film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and written by James Greer and Jonathan Bernstein. It stars Djimon Hounsou, Lauren LaVera, and Mia Healey, with Gina Philips, Jacob Lukas Anderson, Alicia Witt, and Neal McDonough in supporting roles. The film is set to be distributed by Republic Pictures.

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Premise

Two millennials scam unsuspecting tenants by renting out expensive New York City apartments that they do not actually own. The scheme works until they encounter an apartment owner with a hidden agenda, who turns the tables on them. [4]

Cast

Production

In October 2024, it was reported that Djimon Hounsou, Lauren LaVera, and Mia Healey were cast in the leading roles. [6] [7] Alicia Witt, Neal McDonough, Gina Philips, Jacob Lukas Anderson, Victor Del Rio, [8] Michael Lombardi and David Call were later cast. [9] Darren Lynn Bousman signed on to direct from a script by James Greer and Jonathan Bernstein. Lee Nelson and David Tish from Envision Media Arts, and Mark Burg produced the film. [4]

Principal photography began in November 2024 for five weeks, taking place in the Connecticut cities of Danbury and New Haven. [10]

Release

In December 2024, Republic Pictures acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film. [9] The film is set to be released on February 6, 2026. [1]

Notes

  1. ↑ Originally titled The Monster. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 DiVincenzo, Alex (January 9, 2026). "Darren Lynn Bousman's 'Twisted' Starring Lauren LaVera Set for February Release". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Twisted (18)". British Board of Film Classification . October 3, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025. The runtime stated by website says 90 minutes. The real runtime is 94 minutes, as 4 minutes of the film has been speed up being from a British print of the film.
  3. ↑ Squires, John (November 26, 2025). "Darren Bousman's Twisted Starring Lauren LaVera Rated "R" for Gore and Bloody Violence". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Wiseman, Andreas (October 18, 2024). "Djimon Hounsou To Star In Horror-Thriller The Monster For Saw Producer Mark Burg & Director Darren Lynn Bousman". Deadline Hollywood .
  5. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (December 4, 2024). "Paramount's Republic Pictures Takes WW Rights To 'The Monster' With Djimon Hounsou, Lauren LaVera, Mia Healey; Gina Philips & Rapper Prof Among Cast To Join". Deadline. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  6. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (October 23, 2024). "Terrifier Breakout Lauren LaVera To Star Opposite Djimon Hounsou In The Monster From Saw Duo". Deadline Hollywood .
  7. ↑ Kroll, Justin (November 1, 2024). "Mia Healey Joins Djimon Hounsou In The Monster". Deadline Hollywood .
  8. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (December 4, 2024). "Paramount's Republic Pictures Takes WW Rights To 'The Monster' With Djimon Hounsou, Lauren LaVera, Mia Healey; Gina Philips & Rapper Prof Among Cast To Join". Deadline. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  9. 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (December 4, 2024). "Paramount's Republic Pictures Takes WW Rights To The Monster With Djimon Hounsou, Lauren LaVera, Mia Healey; Gina Philips & Rapper Prof Among Cast To Join". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  10. ↑ Lyle, Kaitlin (October 22, 2024). "Horror-thriller movie from makers of Saw to film in Danbury, New Haven this fall". The News-Times . Retrieved November 2, 2024.
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