Séance

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Séance

Oct 2026

1h 25m

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SÉANCE follows novelist Emma Strand (Scottie Thompson), who is on vacation at the seaside in 1892 California with her second husband Albert (Connor Paolo) when she encounters her first husband George (Jilon VanOver) and his mentally unstable new wife, Lillian (Vivian Kerr). Emma and Albert take refuge from a sudden storm at George and Lillian's mansion. Over the course of the evening, Emma must confront her past, the temptation of adultery, and the disturbing possibility the house is haunted by George and Lillian's recently drowned daughter Hazel.

Alton Williams

Battle Royale With Cheese

Oct 6, 2026

The film’s craft supports its tone. Cinematographer Johanna Coelho uses lighting and composition to enhance the sense of confinement and unease.

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Leo Brady

AMovieGuy.com

Oct 5, 2026

3/4

Séance is a creepy and mysterious drama filled with dark twists and deceptive people, crafting a thrilling chamber piece that succeeds far beyond its limitations.

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Stacey Yvonne

Stacey Yvonne Creative

Oct 5, 2026

8/10

A mark of a great film vs. a good film can be whether or not the people in your film are characters or caricatures. Kerr sought out to deliver a thriller and she worked hard to that goal and I think she succeeded.

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Alicia Gilstorf

Cool Girl Critiques

Oct 4, 2026

2.5/5

Séance, similar to its namesake, offers an amusing evening of parlour tricks as long as the audience isn’t willing to peer too closely.

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

Oct 3, 2026

A mordant Victorian era chamber piece with a supernatural twist. . .think Edith Wharton’s ghost stories mixed with the feminism of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper and Kate Chopin’s The Awakening.

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Brittany Frederick

TVBrittanyF.com

Sep 29, 2026

A

It doesn’t take long to see that this is a very character-driven piece, and multi-hyphenate Kerr excels at creating four distinct (and distinctly disturbing) character journeys.

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katy O

@katyoban 1 day ago

Creepy, gorgeous to look at, well-acted, nice editing.

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Jen S

@JenSaint 2 days ago

Well-written and thoughtful direction, but not a conventional "horror" movie, more like a classic gothic drama. The film is at its best when the characters are circling each other in extended two-character scenes, with lots of tension and delicious subtext simmering beneath the surface.

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Aqua T

@AquaT 3 days ago

Séance brings originality to the horror genre by blending psychological depth with supernatural elements in a throwback to the great thrillers of the 1960s. Set in a Victorian mansion over 24 hours, the film focuses on four emotionally complex characters dealing with grief, guilt, and fractured relationships. The quality of the acting, depth of the writing, gorgeous cinematography by The Pitt's Johanna Coelho, and detailed, thoughtful production design by Bri Jones, really sets it apart from most horror films on the festival circuit. I was impressed, especially by supporting actors Connor Paolo as sensitive artist Albert and Vivian Kerr as mentally damaged and emotionally raw Lillian (also writing/directing). It's just well put together.

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Laure B

@Laure595 3 days ago

First the brilliant "Scrap," now this stunner. Vivian Kerr is an unstoppable force. Go Vivian, go!!!

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SÉANCE follows novelist Emma Strand (Scottie Thompson), who is on vacation at the seaside in 1892 California with her second husband Albert (Connor Paolo) when she encounters her first husband George (Jilon VanOver) and his mentally unstable new wife, Lillian (Vivian Kerr). Emma and Albert take refuge from a sudden storm at George and Lillian's mansion. Over the course of the evening, Emma must confront her past, the temptation of adultery, and the disturbing possibility the house is haunted by George and Lillian's recently drowned daughter Hazel.

Director: Vivian Kerr
Producer: Vivian Kerr, Marion Kerr, Savannah Lindblad, Rachel Stander, Tuttle Makenna
Screenwriter: Vivian Kerr
Distributor: Rue Dangeau
Production Co: Rue Dangeau
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 2, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 25m

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