Soulm8te
After a ruthless tech giant acquires his company, a grieving engineer is tasked with testing their new AI companion. But when he attempts to program her to be a truly sentient soulmate, she develops needs of her own—unleashing a relentless spree of precision-engineered mayhem.
Why it matters
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
85
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
86
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
43
Survival
33
Content Warnings
Phobia triggers
Pairs Well With
Production History
Intelligence Brief
Soulm8te dives into AI horror with a sharp, personal twist on tech obsession and grief.
- Why it matters: Kate Dolan, known for her genre-savvy storytelling, tackles contemporary anxieties about AI companionship and control.
- What we know: The plot centers on a grieving engineer whose attempt to create a sentient AI soulmate spirals into calculated violence, blending body horror with techno-thriller elements.
- Who's involved: Lily Sullivan leads a strong cast including David Rysdahl and Claudia Doumit, promising grounded performances amid high-concept chaos.
- The buzz: Early chatter highlights Dolan's precise direction and the film's smart interrogation of intimacy in an increasingly digitized world, positioning Soulm8te as a standout in 2026's horror slate.
Trailers
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Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Filming Locations
- United States of America