The Town That Takes (2026)
Director: Britt Bankhead
Cast: Britt Bankhead, Miles Mussenden, Grace Patterson, Mike Markoff, Nico Tirozzi
Did you know? The eerie legend of Croatoan, first linked to the mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke Colony in 1587, was originally carved into a tree—and the film’s director insisted on using authentic historical maps of the Outer Banks to design the town’s labyrinthine, child-hunting forest.
Why Watch: Step into the bone-chilling terror of *The Town That Takes*, where a father’s frantic search for his missing son collides with the ancient, child-hunting legend of CROATOAN. This gripping thriller masterfully blends edge-of-your-seat suspense with a deeply unsettling folk horror mystery, making it a must-watch for fans of atmospheric dread and shocking twists. Don’t miss this hidden gem that will leave you questioning every shadow in a small town.
A father’s frantic search for his missing son, who disappeared during a family drive through a secluded rural town, leads him to team up with two determined detectives. Together, they dig into the chilling mystery behind the CROATOAN legend. As the community’s hidden horrors come to light, they discover that an age-old predator is stalking the area’s children.