Ever After

A group of friends visits a lodge in the woods for a celebration, but their trip turns dangerous. They discover that the surrounding forest is inhabited by violent individuals who believe they are characters from traditional fairy tales.

This fantasy horror film was directed by László Illés, who also co-wrote the screenplay and served as a producer. Following his 2024 film Haunting Trophies, Illés collaborated with Gera Laszlo Krisztian on the script. The production involved several companies, including Stag Mountain Films, McClurg Productions, Five Fork Films, and Intergalactic Pictures, and was a joint venture between Hungary and the United States.

The cast features Malcolm McDowell and Kane Hodder, both providing voices for their respective roles as The Frog King and the Big Bad Wolf. Other cast members include Mark Sheppard as The Ringmaster, Bonnie Aarons as The Witch, Michael Berryman as The Huntsman, and Rebecka Johnston as The Mother. The movie has a runtime of 125 minutes and was released on August 13, 2026.