What starts as a simple break-in quickly becomes a desperate fight for survival in Turning Point, an intense new thriller arriving on Video on Demand and Digital platforms on August 25, 2026. Directed and written by Joshua Wagner, the film blends home invasion suspense with supernatural horror, delivering a fresh take on the zombie genre.
Featuring DJ Qualls alongside Jillian Lee Garner, Mike Apple, Shane Brady, Lydia Hearst, and Sanchita Malik, Turning Point promises a tense, gore-filled experience that transforms an ordinary crime into an unforgettable nightmare.
A Heist Gone Horribly Wrong
The story follows Margot and her partner as they attempt what should have been a straightforward robbery.
Instead, they become trapped inside a house occupied by a terrifying zombie in transition, forcing them into a deadly struggle for survival. As the creature gradually loses its remaining humanity, escape becomes increasingly impossible.
With time running out, the pair’s only chance lies with an eccentric neighbor who possesses an unusual understanding of the undead and believes there may still be a small spark of humanity left within the monstrous stalker hunting them.
Combining claustrophobic suspense with supernatural horror, Turning Point asks whether survival is possible when the greatest danger isn’t outside the house, but already inside.
DJ Qualls Leads a Talented Cast
Known for memorable performances in films such as Road Trip and Hustle & Flow, along with television series including The Man in the High Castle, DJ Qualls stars as Casper, bringing his signature screen presence to the horror thriller.
The ensemble cast also includes:
- Jillian Lee Garner
- Mike Apple
- Shane Brady (Ballers, Doctor Sleep, Synchronic)
- Lydia Hearst (The Haunting of Sharon Tate, Z Nation, Slayers)
- Sanchita Malik (Happy Anniversary, Love, Escape the Night)
Together, the cast anchors a suspense-filled story where every decision could mean the difference between escape and becoming the undead creature’s next victim.
A Fresh Spin on Zombie Horror
While zombie films have long been a staple of horror cinema, Turning Point introduces an intriguing variation by focusing on a creature caught in the unsettling process of transformation rather than a traditional undead outbreak.
By combining elements of psychological suspense, home invasion horror, and creature feature storytelling, the film creates a confined setting where tension builds with every passing moment.
Rather than relying solely on large-scale action, the story emphasizes survival, fear, and the uncertainty surrounding the monster at its center.
Digital Release This August
Distributed as a Digital Premiere, Turning Point will be available On Demand and through Electronic Sell-Through platforms beginning August 25, 2026.
The film runs 87 minutes and carries an R rating for violent content, gore, language, and some drug use, making it well suited for horror fans seeking an intense late-summer thriller.
With its blend of suspense, monster horror, and dark humor, Turning Point offers audiences a chilling twist on the classic home invasion formula.
Watch the official trailer before the film arrives on digital platforms this August.
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