Meltdown: A Nuclear Family's Ascension into Madness

Set in the 1950s, this drama and horror film follows a family that appears flawless to the outside world. While hosting a significant dinner party, the group's carefully maintained facade collapses after LSD is added to their food and drinks. The resulting chaos disrupts their evening and forces their hidden, painful secrets into the open.

The film was directed by Colton Van Til, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Ashley Tropea and Sophia Hoefle. The cast features Hannah Beck as Ruby Richards, Maleah Goldberg as Joan Richards, and William Elsman as Norman Richards, with Finn Roberts, Eric Hanson, and Ernest Emmanuel Peeples in supporting roles. Produced by Onyx Films, Cloudstar Pictures, and Vinjer Entertainment, the movie has a runtime of 85 minutes. Following its release on August 14, 2026, it received a positive response from early viewers, maintaining a 7.6 rating on IMDb based on 18 votes.