CHAT (2026) movie poster

CHAT

2026 ·1h 34m · ★ 7.5 (4)

A family's fresh start unravels when their son discovers an AI powered tablet, unleashing a wave of terror tied not only to the supernatural but to dark secrets of greed and corruption that surround them.

Why it matters

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
100
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
57
Survival
0

Content Warnings

Child in Danger

Phobia triggers

Pairs Well With

Production History
Intelligence Brief

CHAT (2026) fuses AI paranoia with supernatural dread, promising a tech-infused horror that probes societal corruption.

  • Why it matters: This film taps into contemporary anxieties about AI's unknown depths and the age-old horror of familial betrayal, echoing classics like "Poltergeist" while updating the threat for the digital era.
  • What we know: A family’s attempt at a new beginning collapses as a son’s discovery of an AI-powered tablet awakens both spectral forces and exposes greed-fueled secrets.
  • Who's involved: Ole J Hartmann directs and acts, supported by Carter Sirianni, Christopher A. Fusselman, Alexis Schrepple, and Grant Griffin, indicating a potentially grounded ensemble with fresh faces.
  • The buzz: Early chatter highlights its blend of tech horror and supernatural suspense, with Hartmann’s dual role sparking curiosity about auteur-driven indie horror influence.

Trailers

CHAT | Official Movie Trailer (2026) trailer thumbnail

CHAT | Official Movie Trailer (2026)

Production Intel

Status
Released
Budget
$25,000
Filming Locations
United States of America