Overview
The Canvas
Directed by John Real
20261h 20m
In an isolated house, a father and his son discover a painting that seems disturbingly alive. When their darkest nightmares begin bleeding into reality, a sinister presence emerges from the canvas, feeding on buried trauma and forgotten memories.
WRITERJohn Real and Adriana MarzagalliSTARRINGAngus Macfadyen, John Real, Nicolette McKeown, Sabrina CulverGENREHorror
Opening weekend· opened Oct 30, 2026
Overview
A film from John Real, starring Angus Macfadyen and John Real.
It opened October 30, 2026.
GenreHorror
DistributorVertical Entertainment
ReleaseIn theaters · Oct 30, 2026
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United StatesNow in theaters
Week 1 · opened Oct 30
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