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Whistle (2026)

“Don't blow it.”

6.3/10 · 707 votes 1h 40m r HorrorMystery

#70 of 77 films from 2026 #663 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Corin Hardy · Written by Owen Egerton

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Overview

When a misfit group of unwitting high school students stumbles upon a cursed Aztec Death Whistle, they discover that blowing it unleashes a terrifying sound that summons their future deaths to hunt them down.

Cast

Dafne Keenas Chrys Willet
Sophie Nélisseas Ellie Gains
Sky Yangas Rel Taylor
Jhaleil Swabyas Dean Jackson
Alissa Skovbyeas Grace Browning
Percy Hynes Whiteas Noah Haggerty
Lanette Wareas Maya Jackson
Michelle Fairleyas Ivy Raymore
Nick Frostas Mr. Craven
Mika Amonsenas Tanner Church
Stephen Kalynas Mason "Horse" Raymore
Conrad Coatesas Clayton Jackson
Cameron Norrisas Timmy
Dina Pinoas Esme Raymore

Facts

Release dateJanuary 20, 2026
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) — about the same as the 2026 average of 109 min
GenresHorror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$2,000,000
Box office$4,987,632 (2.5× budget)
IMDbtt29550683

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Questions

How long is Whistle?
Whistle runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Whistle worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 707 votes, which places it #70 of 77 films released in 2026 in this index (top 10%) and #663 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Whistle?
Whistle was directed by Corin Hardy. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Nun (2018), The Hallow (2015).
Who stars in Whistle?
Dafne Keen as Chrys Willet; Sophie Nélisse as Ellie Gains; Sky Yang as Rel Taylor; Jhaleil Swaby as Dean Jackson; Alissa Skovbye as Grace Browning; Percy Hynes White as Noah Haggerty.
What is Whistle rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Whistle?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/156823.

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