Cynefilms has scheduled the UK theatrical release of Child, a psychological horror film directed by Oscar nominee Cyrus Neshvad, for 2 October. The film follows parents who make a devastating choice to try to save their ailing son, then find themselves trapped in escalating moral consequences.
What to know
Child premiered in the First Feature strand at the 2026 Raindance Film Festival, where it earned a nomination in the Discovery Award for Best Debut Feature. The movie positions itself within the wave of contemporary elevated horror, using unsettling elements to explore parental fear and guilt rather than relying solely on spectacle.
Credits
- Director: Cyrus Neshvad
- Producers: Cyrus Neshvad & Stefan Milovic
- Writers: Cyrus Neshvad & Guillaume Levil
- Distributor: Cynefilms (UK theatrical)
- Run time: 78 minutes
Principal cast
- Malik Zidi
- Brigitte Urhausen
- Lydia Indjova
- Anne Klein
- Dmytro Yaroshenko
The film’s short synopsis describes Anne and Greg as parents who will risk everything for one last chance to save their young son. After crossing an unforgivable moral line, they are plunged into a nightmare where each decision requires a greater sacrifice.
This UK release brings the festival-premiered debut to cinemas, offering audiences a compact, 78-minute entry in psychological horror that emphasises dread and ethical stakes.
Source: Horror Society — Psychological Horror CHILD Haunting UK Cinemas October 2nd