The upcoming horror film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is one of the most talked-about movies of 2026. The queer satirical slasher premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2026, where it opened the Un Certain Regard section. The film received a six-minute standing ovation and won the Queer Palm award. Early reviews have been strong, with The Guardian and The Telegraph both giving five-star ratings. The movie currently holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Director Jane Schoenbrun, known for I Saw the TV Glow and We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, has described this film as their “best attempt at the sleepover classic.” The movie hits theaters in the United States on August 7, 2026, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on August 21, 2026. Mubi is distributing the film. Here is a complete guide to everyone bringing this blood-soaked story to life.
Hannah Einbinder Plays Kris, the Young Filmmaker
Hannah Einbinder stars as Kris, an enthusiastic queer director. She gets hired to bring the dying Camp Miasma slasher franchise back to life. But Kris becomes fixated on casting the original movie’s star. Kris visits the reclusive actress at her cabin, which sits on the abandoned camp lot where the first film was shot. The two women then fall into a world of desire, fear, and delirium.
Einbinder is best known for playing Ava Daniels on Hacks. She won a Primetime Emmy Award for that role. She has also appeared in Julia and North Hollywood. This is her first major horror movie lead.
Gillian Anderson Plays Billy Preston, the Reclusive Final Girl
Gillian Anderson takes on the role of Billy Preston, the original final girl of the Camp Miasma franchise. Billy lives a semi-secluded life and initially refuses to return for the sequel. In the trailer, she wears heavy mascara and turbans, always looking ready for a close-up. Her character is shrouded in mystery.
Anderson is an Emmy-winning actor famous for The X-Files, The Crown, and Sex Education. She also starred in Bleak House and The Fall. Director Jane Schoenbrun told The Hollywood Reporter that Anderson and Einbinder give “aching, ferocious performances.”
Jack Haven Plays Little Death, the Vengeful Slasher
Jack Haven plays Little Death, the main villain of the Camp Miasma franchise. Little Death is a vengeful ghost who returns with deadly antics. In the movie, as Kris and Billy work together, the slasher from the original film also seems to come back.
Haven previously appeared in The Glass Castle and I Saw the TV Glow. They play a character named Maddy in that film. Variety praised the cast for bringing depth to the complex narrative.
Jasmin Savoy Brown Plays Mari, Kris’ Lover
Jasmin Savoy Brown joins the cast as Mari. According to Variety, Mari is Kris’ lover. Not much else is known about the character yet. Brown is famous for her roles in Scream (2022) and Scream VI, as well as the hit show Yellowjackets. She is no stranger to horror, so fans expect her to bring a lot of energy to this role.
Other Key Cast Members
The film has a deep bench of supporting actors. Here are the other important cast members and the characters they play:
- Dylan Baker as Jeffrey, a studio executive
- Sarah Sherman as Kris’ agent
- Zach Cherry as Will
- Eva Victor as DJ Ella Giastic, a punk disc jockey
- Kevin McDonald as Anthony or the Country Sheriff
- Quintessa Swindell as Julie
- Amanda Fix as Young Billy
- Arthur Conti as Alex
- Patrick Fischler as Rudolph
- Jess McLeod as Tracy
- Hunter Dillon as Chuck
- Aren Buchholz as Thor
What the Director Says About the Film
Director Jane Schoenbrun described the movie as “Portrait of a Lady on Fire set in a Friday the 13th sequel.” The film is a meta slasher that blends horror with psychological drama. Schoenbrun told The Hollywood Reporter that making the movie was deeply personal. The story is about “learning how to stop dissociating during sex.” The director admitted that filming the intimate scenes was scary but necessary for the story.
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Release Info for Global Audiences
Here is when you can watch Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma in your region:
- United States: August 7, 2026 (theaters)
- United Kingdom & Ireland: August 21, 2026 (theaters)
- India: No official date yet, but Mubi usually releases films in India shortly after the US
- Canada: August 7, 2026 (theaters)
- Australia: No official date yet, expected late August 2026
The film will likely stream on Mubi after its theatrical run. Mubi is available as a channel on Prime Video in many countries. The service costs about $14.99 per month or local equivalent.
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