Hunting Matthew Nichols

Hunting Matthew Nichols (2026)



5.0 2026 89 min Canada, United States of America

Director: Markian Tarasiuk

Cast: Markian Tarasiuk, Ryan Alexander McDonald, Miranda MacDougall, Christine Willes, Susinn McFarlen

Horror Mystery
Twenty-three years after her brother vanished without a trace on Vancouver Island, a documentary filmmaker launches her own investigation into the cold case. As a shocking clue comes to light, she starts to suspect he may still be out there.

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Shadows of the Matthews

More About This Film

Hunting Matthew Nichols is a Canadian supernatural horror film released theatrically in 2026. Written, directed and starring Markian Tarasiuk, the film follows Tara Nichols as she revisits the unexplained disappearance of her brother Matthew and his friend Jordan Reimer on Vancouver Island.

The story is presented through a faux-documentary and found-footage approach, giving the investigation the appearance of an actual search for a missing person. As the filmmakers uncover new material, the line between documentary investigation and supernatural horror becomes increasingly difficult to maintain.

Miranda MacDougall and Markian Tarasiuk lead the cast, while the production was made within Vancouver's small independent film community.

  • Written, directed and starring Markian Tarasiuk in his feature directorial debut.
  • Miranda MacDougall plays Tara Nichols.
  • The film has an approximately 89-minute runtime.
  • The production uses a faux-documentary and found-footage format.
  • Although produced in 2024, it received its North American theatrical release on April 10, 2026.

Where to Watch

Hunting Matthew Nichols has had a 2026 theatrical release, with home-viewing availability depending on the territory and distributor.