Synopsis
After waking up in a grave on her father’s isolated forest property with no memory of who she is or how she got there, Vivian is forced to piece together the events that led to her apparent death.
As fragmented memories return, she finds herself trapped in a nightmarish situation involving the undead, a massive leech-like creature, and a disturbing presence that may or may not be her own father.
Over time, Vivian uncovers evidence of a larger supernatural scheme tied to the land and her family’s past, but as the truth begins to surface, she must decide whether she can survive long enough to understand what she has become - and whether anyone around her can truly be trusted.
About the Film
The Leaching is an original supernatural creature feature written and directed by Evan Showalter in his feature film directorial debut.
The film blends psychological horror, body horror, and creature-feature elements, focusing on themes of identity loss, faith, and the corruption of trust within family structures.
Showalter has described the film as an exploration of “monsters (literally) that emerge when people surrender themselves to something greater than they can understand.”
Director and Cast
The Leaching is directed by Evan Showalter and the cast includes Reese Parish, DeVaughn Loman and Sandon Sylva.
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Release Date
The Leaching is scheduled for release on July 7, 2026 via VOD.