In the summer of 2003, at an all-boys water-polo camp, socially anxious twelve-year-old Ben struggles to fit in amidst a ruthless social hierarchy. When he befriends Eli, a lonely outcast shunned for allegedly carrying a contagious “plague”. Ben becomes entangled in a cruel, escalating ritual of scapegoating and fear. As the lines between teasing and real harm blur, Ben must confront his own complicity and the terrifying cost of belonging.
Movie Title: The Plague
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: December 24, 2025 (U.S)
Director: Charlie Polinger
Writers: Charlie Polinger
Producers: Lizzie Shapiro, Lucy McKendrick, Steven Schneider, Roy Lee, Derek Dauchy
Production Companies: Spooky Pictures, Doublethink, The Space Program, Five Henrys, Image Nation Abu Dhabi
Distributor: Independent Film Company
Cast and Roles:
- Joel Edgerton as Daddy Wags
- Everett Blunck as Ben
- Kayo Martin as Jake
- Kenny Rasmussen as Eli
- Lennox Espy as Julian
- Elliott Heffernan as Tic Tac
- Lucas Adler as Logan
- Caden Burris as Matt
- Kolton Lee as Corbin
Running Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Age Rating: N/A
Country: United States, Romania
Language: English
Genres: Psychological Drama, Thriller, Coming-of-Age
Music: Johan Lenox
Cinematography: Steven Breckon
Editing: Simon Njoo, Henry Hayes
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