KILL ROOM

KILL ROOM taps into primal guilt and folklore with a chilling New Zealand urban legend about confronting your own violent past.

• Why it matters: This film dives deep into psychological horror rooted in cultural myth, a refreshing shift from jump-scare reliance and an example of regional horror gaining global traction.
• What we know: Brooke’s descent unfolds after a traumatic accident, leading her and friends to the eerie "kill room," a rumored space revealing deaths caused by the viewer, blurring reality and folklore.
• Who's involved: Directed by Mason Cade Packer, a rising voice in indie horror, starring Madeleine Adams and Zac O'Meagher, both bringing nuanced performances that anchor the film’s emotional core.
• The buzz: Early festival reactions highlight the film’s unsettling atmosphere and inventive concept, positioning KILL ROOM as a must-watch for fans of psychological and folk horror hybrids.