Evil Genius

Evil Genius (2026)



10.0 2026 94 min —

Director: Courteney Cox

Cast: Patricia Arquette, David Harbour, Michael Chernus, Garret Dillahunt, Danielle Macdonald

Crime Thriller
Dive into the chilling true crime saga of Brian Wells, the man behind the infamous "pizza bomber" or "collar bomb" case from 2003. What began as a shocking death spiraled into an unbelievably twisted and labyrinthine conspiracy—one the FBI would later call one of the most baffling and intricate cases ever cracked in its history.

More About This Film

Evil Genius is a darkly comic crime story centered on a bizarre criminal case and the people caught in its aftermath. The screenplay draws on the real-world documentary series of the same name while transforming its material into a fictional feature narrative.

The film balances mystery, crime, and character drama, focusing less on spectacle than on the strange relationships and decisions surrounding an extraordinary case. Its subject matter gives the story an uneasy tone while leaving room for dark humor and psychological tension.

  • Directed by Courteney Cox.
  • The screenplay by Barbara Schroeder is based on the documentary series and its real-world source material.
  • Patricia Arquette and Michael Chernus are among the cast.
  • Jason Bateman is credited as a producer.
  • The production is associated with Aggregate Films and August Night.

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