# Release of horror film ‘The Cycle’

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-horror-film-the-cycle
> Updated: 2026-09-28T20:37:43.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The horror film ‘The Cycle’, directed by Jordan Downey, was featured at Fantastic Fest. The movie stars Deborah Ann Woll as Dr. Meg Garland, a forensic anthropologist investigating brutal crime scenes involving bites and claw marks. The plot centers on the discovery of her father’s body after he had been missing for decades.

Following its festival appearance, Shudder released a trailer for the film, which is scheduled to begin streaming on the platform on October 23, 2026. Critics have noted the film’s visceral style and Woll’s performance, and the movie holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Shudder releases trailer for horror film ‘The Cycle’ starring Deborah Ann Woll

Shudder released a trailer for ‘The Cycle’, a supernatural horror film starring Deborah Ann Woll as a forensic anthropologist investigating her missing father’s death. It premieres October 23, 2026.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shudder-releases-trailer-for-horror-film-the-cycle-starring-deborah-ann-woll

### 2026-09-20: The Cycle horror film reviewed at Fantastic Fest

Jordan Downey’s horror film ‘The Cycle’ stars Deborah Ann Woll as a forensic anthropologist investigating a mystery involving her long-missing father and werewolf-style creature attacks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-cycle-horror-film-reviewed-at-fantastic-fest

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