The Confession (2026)

The Confession - Movie Information

• Release Year: 2026
• Directed by: Will Canon
• Type: Movie
• Genres: Horror
• Age Rating (US): NR
• Runtime: 1h 27m
• Original Language: English
• Spoken Languages: English
• Release Date (Theatrical): January 8, 2026 (KG)
• Production Companies: Three Folks Pictures, Five by Five
• Production Countries: United States of America

The Confession - Plot

A woman finds her late father's tape confessing to murder tied to an evil force — now her son shows the same darkness, and she must fight to stop it.

The Confession - Trailer

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Once You Hear It, It's Too Late

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The Confession - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

• Will Canon

Main Cast

• Italia Ricci
• Scott Mechlowicz
• Zachary Golinger
• Terence Rosemore
• Justin Matthew Smith
• Allie McCulloch
• Ron Fallica
• Jay DeVon Johnson
• Troy Rudeseal
• Vince Eisenson

Writers

• Will Canon

Producers

• Rosanna Eden-Ellis

The Confession - FAQs

What is The Confession (2026) about?

The Confession follows Naomi Riley, who discovers a tape of her late father confessing to murder — a crime bound to a sinister supernatural force. When her young son Dylan begins exhibiting the same terrifying darkness, Naomi must race to break the cycle before it consumes her family entirely.

Does The Confession have a post-credits scene?

There is currently no widely confirmed post-credits scene in The Confession. Given the film's self-contained supernatural premise, it appears to wrap up its story within the runtime — but if you're curious, staying through the credits never hurts with a horror film like this.

Where can you stream The Confession (2026)?

You can stream The Confession on Amazon Prime Video, including the ad-supported tier. It's also available to rent or buy through Amazon Video, so whether you're a Prime subscriber or prefer a one-time purchase, catching this horror film is pretty straightforward.

Is the child possession in The Confession scary?

The Confession leans hard into the dread of watching a child fall under a dark influence — one of horror's most unsettling premises. With a supernatural force tied to generational guilt, the film aims to unsettle through slow-burn tension rather than relying purely on jump scares.

Who are the main actors in The Confession?

Italia Ricci leads the cast as Naomi Riley, with Scott Mechlowicz as Grayson Phillips and Zachary Golinger as her son Dylan. The supporting cast includes Jay DeVon Johnson as Detective Armas, Terence Rosemore as Harling Guidry, and Justin Matthew Smith in the chilling role of The Piper.

What does the tape reveal in The Confession?

The tape at the heart of The Confession is a recorded admission by Naomi's late father, Arthur Riley, confessing to a murder connected to a malevolent supernatural force. Discovering it sets the entire story in motion — and the tagline "Once You Hear It, It's Too Late" suggests that simply listening carries its own dark consequences.

Who directed The Confession and what else has he made?

The Confession is directed and written by Will Canon. He's perhaps best known for the psychological thriller Brotherhood (2010) and the horror film Demonic (2015), making supernatural and tension-driven stories something of a specialty. The Confession continues that focus on dark, character-grounded horror.

What are similar movies to The Confession?

If The Confession hits the spot, you might enjoy The Haunting in Connecticut (2009), Poltergeist (1982), The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016), or The Wretched (2019). These films share that same blend of family-in-peril tension, supernatural dread, and the creeping horror of an evil force that refuses to stay buried.

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