Shudder has released the official trailer and poster for their upcoming folk horror thriller THE HOLY BOY, which will begin streaming on their platform on November 27th, 2026. The film world premiered at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival.
The Holy Boy is co-written (with Jacopo Del Giudice and Milo Tissone) and directed by Paolo Strippoli. It stars Michele Riondino, Romana Maggiora Vergano, and Roberto Citran.
In the film, in Italy’s happiest village, a haunted teacher discovers dark secret behind weekly gatherings where locals seek healing from a teenage boy’s embrace. His quest to save the youth reveals the sinister nature of a community hiding behind joy.
We’ve added the release date to our Streaming Calendar. Check out the film’s new official trailer and poster below.
