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Don't Let Them Out

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A broke, struggling woman journeys to a desert property she's inherited in hopes of selling it to pay off her crippling debts, erase her past mistakes and start a fresh new chapter. But soon after arriving to the property, she's thrust into a harrowing nightmare, uncovering sinister tales about her family's horrifying history and witnessing terrifying events that question her safety and sanity. Feeling haunted and hunted, she's ultimately lured into a desperate scavenger hunt down a perilous rabbit hole. Realizing, she didn't just inherit the family property, but also their past sins and terror.
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Lapacazo Magrira Sandoval New York Amsterdam News Sep 8, 2026
The film is not fully polished, but its ambition is unmistakable. McLaughlin has made a psychological horror debut with enough mood, conviction and promise to make whatever she directs next worth watching. Go to Full Review
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Matt M @mattmewm7 Sep 7, 2026 I really enjoyed Don’t Let Them Out! It’s the kind of film that pulls you in and keeps you engaged from beginning to end. I loved the atmosphere, the tension, and the way the story keeps you wondering what’s going to happen next. The director did a great job of layering the story with lots of suspense. What really stood out to me was how effectively the movie creates a sense of uneasiness without losing the story itself. There are plenty of moments that made me think, "Okay… where is this going?" and that’s exactly what I want from a good thriller/horror film. See more Lynn J @Lynn4fun Sep 7, 2026 I liked this film alot, saw it in LA and it was definitely suspenseful and very unpredictable! Yes it starts off slow, but after first few minutes the story begins to unfold and you have no idea how it's going to go which keeps you on edge and feeling uneasy but in a good way. It's definitely creepy especially the circus backstory. Some of the jump scares will get you! I don't normally jump and it got me a few times. I normally don't jump to review a film, but nowadays you don't see very original stories so it's worth seeing this! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A broke, struggling woman journeys to a desert property she's inherited in hopes of selling it to pay off her crippling debts, erase her past mistakes and start a fresh new chapter. But soon after arriving to the property, she's thrust into a harrowing nightmare, uncovering sinister tales about her family's horrifying history and witnessing terrifying events that question her safety and sanity. Feeling haunted and hunted, she's ultimately lured into a desperate scavenger hunt down a perilous rabbit hole. Realizing, she didn't just inherit the family property, but also their past sins and terror.
Director
Lila McLaughlin
Producer
Lila McLaughlin, Bonnie Root
Screenwriter
Lila McLaughlin
Distributor
Buffalo 8
Production Co
Yeah-Write Productions
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 14, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 28m
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