The Caged Butterfly

The Caged Butterfly (2026)



蝴蝶楼·惊魂

4.7 2026 91 min —

Director: Hao Han

Cast: Li Meng, Liu Siwei, Jiang Zhuojun, Zhou Tie, Wang Ning

Horror Thriller
Shrouded in infamy, the Lu family estate—better known as Butterfly Mansion—hides dark secrets behind its elegant walls. When physiotherapist Li Han and the cunning Awei move in, their lives become entangled in a web of terror. A bloodstained woman in a red dress drifts through empty halls, while a faceless boy’s agonized screams echo in the night. Driven by greed, Awei plots for greater gains, while Li Han endures relentless nightmares—until she uncovers a chilling truth buried by a wealthy dynasty. As a deadly game begins to take shape inside the mansion, the question lingers: who is marked for sacrifice, and who will descend into a deeper abyss?

More About This Film

The Caged Butterfly is a 2026 Chinese horror thriller also known by the original title Hu die lou: Jing hun. Directed by Hao Han and Wang Zhe, the film uses a mysterious setting and supernatural imagery to build a story centered on danger, secrets and psychological unease.

The production blends horror and thriller conventions while drawing on contemporary Chinese genre filmmaking. Its structure is designed to gradually reveal information, turning apparently unrelated events into a larger mystery.

The film was released theatrically in China and later in Vietnam, giving it an international Asian release beyond its domestic market.

  • Directed by Hao Han and Wang Zhe.
  • Written by Hao Han and Sun Tianyu.
  • The film is approximately 91 minutes long.
  • Its original Chinese title is Hu die lou: Jing hun.
  • It premiered in Beijing on April 1, 2026, followed by a Chinese theatrical release on April 3.

Where to Watch

The Caged Butterfly has had Asian theatrical distribution, while current home-viewing options depend strongly on territory.