The Calling Witch

Virginia and Edward return home after their mother's death to sort through a lifetime of manuscripts and memories. They discover a chilling relic called The Calling Witch, a story their late author mother allegedly kept secret. As they read, pages seem to hum with weathered voices and hints of events that may actually be happening in the house. The siblings feel a creeping presence that feeds on their grief, suspicion, and the sense that the past has not stayed buried. The line between fiction and reality blurs as old letters, drafts, and rumors pull them deeper into a mystery that might redefine who they are. This is a tense, intimate thriller with horror touches. The film's sound design uses whispers and creaks to create an offbeat menace, and carefully timed flashbacks hint at a deeper history the siblings share.

Directed by Mark Wilson, The Calling Witch is based on a concept by Chris Retts and released in 2026. The film blends thriller elements with horror and drama, aiming for an intimate, claustrophobic mood anchored by strong performances.

Box office data for The Calling Witch has not been released publicly. Given its indie feel and festival friendly approach, early expectations point to a modest domestic presence as it seeks adult genre audiences through selective screenings.

As of now there are no major awards announced for The Calling Witch. Still, the film may attract attention on the festival circuit thanks to its tight direction and the performances from Danika Golombek as Virginia, Grayson Eddey as Edward, and Nathalie Söderqvist as Alison / Woman, which bring emotional depth to a tense premise.

Early discussions underscore a focus on family dynamics and the weight of a mother who created something that refuses to stay fictional. Memory and fear blur as the house itself becomes a character, with solid performances from Golombek, Eddey, and Söderqvist strengthening the tense mood.