Never After Dark (2026)

Never After Dark is a 2026 Japanese horror thriller directed and written by Dave Boyle. The film follows Airi, a traveling medium who helps restless spirits cross over and is summoned to an isolated house where she encounters a supernatural presence beyond her previous experience.

As Airi investigates the house's history, the mystery expands from the supernatural into a more dangerous conflict involving people as well as spirits. The film combines ghost-story atmosphere with thriller mechanics while keeping its focus on Airi's unusual profession and growing sense of danger.

• Directed and written by Dave Boyle.
• Starring Moeka Hoshi, Kurumi Inagaki, and Kento Kaku.
• The reported runtime is approximately 105 minutes.
• The film is primarily in Japanese and was produced in Japan.
• It premiered at SXSW in March 2026 and received a limited U.S. theatrical release in September.