Brace yourselves, horror fans — Whistle, the blood-soaked brainchild of The Nun director Corin Hardy, is blowing its way into theatres before heading to scream-haven Shudder. Featuring Logan’s Dafne Keen, genre icon Nick Frost, rising star Sky Yang, Yellowjackets’ Sophie Nélisse, and Wednesday’s Percy Hynes White, the cursed-object thriller taps into ancient Aztec terror with a twist: once you blow the Death Whistle, your own demise comes for you.
Deadline reveals, that IFC Films and Shudder, two of the genre’s biggest players, snagged U.S. rights after a festival buzz frenzy, with IFC’s Adam Koehler calling it a "vicious and bloody treat." Inspired by Owen Egerton’s short story, Whistle leans into Hardy’s signature blend of myth, grit, and stylish dread. Expect teen angst, gory demises, and a dark mythology tailor-made for the big screen.
Hardy’s passion for the story shines through as he channels the spirit of classic horror teens with a modern, brutal edge. Following his box office success with The Nun, this film marks a thrilling return to his horror roots. Fans of tense, atmospheric scares and imaginative death scenes will want to mark their calendars as soon as the release date drops.
There’s no release date just yet, but one thing’s clear: when Whistle drops, it won’t just make noise — it’ll scream.
