Spiral

A same-sex couple, Malik and Aaron, moves to a small town with their teenage daughter to seek a better quality of life. While the neighborhood initially seems picturesque, Malik begins to notice unsettling behavior from the local residents. As he encounters homophobic hostility and witnesses strange events next door, he grows suspicious of the community. While Aaron is less convinced of the danger, Malik continues to investigate the town, fearing that darker forces are threatening his family.

This Canadian horror thriller was directed by Kurtis David Harder, marking the first film in a sequence that includes Influencer and Influencers. The screenplay was written by John Poliquin and Colin Minihan, who also served as producers alongside Harder. The film stars Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as Malik, Ari Cohen as Aaron, and June Laporte as their daughter, Kayla. Other cast members include Ty Wood, Lochlyn Munro, and Chandra West.

Since its release on July 14, 2019, the movie has received mixed reactions. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 172 votes. Film critics provided a more positive assessment, giving the movie a rating of 6.7/10 across 48 reviews.