BREAKING: The highly anticipated horror film Mother of Flies has just unveiled its chilling first trailer, sending shockwaves through the horror community. Set to premiere on the streaming service Shudder on January 23, 2026, this indie project from the talented Adams Family promises to redefine the genre with its gripping storyline and unsettling visuals.
In the newly released trailer, viewers are introduced to Mickey, a young girl grappling with a terminal diagnosis. Desperate to evade death, she and her father, Jake, turn to a local witch named Solveig, rumored to possess the power to prolong life. However, the path to salvation is anything but straightforward, as they endure a harrowing three-day ordeal filled with grotesque rituals. As Solveig ominously states, “to rule death, one must love it…lie with it.”
The trailer reveals a nightmarish series of images, including writhing maggots and desiccated corpses, hinting that the witch’s cure may be far more terrifying than the disease itself.
This film is a family collaboration, directed and written by John Adams, Zelda Adams, and Toby Poser, who also produced the film. The cast features Lulu Adams, James Lindsay, Noble Wilson-Eiden, and Jessica Beveridge. Adding an eerie soundtrack, the family’s band, H6LLB6ND6R, has crafted a score that promises to enhance the film’s chilling atmosphere.
The Adams Family is no stranger to horror, with their previous feature, Hellbender, becoming a sleeper hit on Shudder, acclaimed for its haunting exploration of adolescence. Mother of Flies premiered at last summer’s Fantastic Fest, where it received rave reviews, currently boasting a perfect 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
As excitement builds ahead of its January release, horror enthusiasts are already buzzing about the potential impact of Mother of Flies on the genre. With its dark themes and family-driven narrative, this film is poised to resonate deeply with audiences.
Stay tuned for more updates as Mother of Flies approaches its release date. This is a film that horror fans will not want to miss.
