Doris

Doris (2026)



8.0 2026 4 min —

Director: Katy Joy

Cast: Katy Joy, Jordan Swann, Doug Snyder, Hailey Stubblefield

Horror
July 1979: four college students vanished in the woods near Forks, Washington. A decade later, their missing Super 8 camera was recovered—and the film inside was finally developed.

More About This Film

Doris is an upcoming feature film directed by Kevin Jerome Everson and Justin Randolph Thompson, set for release in 2026. The project is an adaptation of William Demby's seminal 1965 novel, The Catacombs, which explores themes of isolation, identity, and the search for community within a remote African American settlement in Louisiana. By bringing this literary work to the screen, the filmmakers aim to reinterpret a classic text through a contemporary cinematic lens, focusing on the titular character Doris and her interactions with the unique social ecosystem of the fictional town of New Orleans.

  • The film is based on William Demby's 1965 novel The Catacombs.
  • Kevin Jerome Everson serves as one of the directors alongside Justin Randolph Thompson.
  • The story is set in a remote Louisiana community, drawing from mid-20th century Southern Gothic traditions.
  • As of current announcements, specific casting details beyond the directorial team have not been fully disclosed to the public.
  • The production is anticipated to be a significant entry in independent cinema for the 2026 slate.

Where to Watch

This film has not yet been released, so no streaming or theatrical platforms currently offer it.