They're Here

They're Here (2026)



7.2 2026 25 min —

Director: Laura Poitras

Documentary Horror
In a chilling vision of dystopian horror, *They’re Here* shadows a woman known only by the alias Edén Villa, alongside a cast of unnamed Minneapolis locals, as they dodge and defy a brutal paramilitary lockdown of their own streets. Set against a frozen, snow-blanketed backdrop, this unnerving thriller unfolds through a series of haunting vignettes: faceless operatives snatch kids from their homes, civilians sneak through the city hidden in car trunks, captives in chains are marched onto jets while tourists look on, and a quiet network of cyclists becomes the last line of resistance, mapping every move of the occupying force.

More About This Film

They're Here is a short documentary about residents of Minneapolis living through immigration-enforcement operations during the winter. Directed by Rachel Lauren Mueller and Laura Poitras, the film uses citizen-shot material, surveillance footage, interviews, and other firsthand images to place viewers close to the experiences of people affected.

The film adopts visual techniques associated with horror cinema to create a sense of uncertainty and immediacy, while keeping the focus on testimony and documented events. Edén Villa, presented under a pseudonym, is among the central voices in the documentary.

  • Directed by Rachel Lauren Mueller and Laura Poitras.
  • Runtime is approximately 24 to 25 minutes.
  • It premiered in 2026 at the New York Film Festival.
  • The documentary uses citizen-sourced footage and real-time recordings.
  • The film is presented in English and Spanish.

Where to Watch

They're Here is currently circulating through festival screenings and limited documentary releases, with wider online availability still developing.