The Man Upstairs (2025)
After being kidnapped, Julian wakes up in a stranger’s basement, where another child already lives—and where survival means playing along with the man who calls himself “Dad.” As the boys form a fragile bond, they plot an escape from a twisted domestic nightmare. THE MAN UPSTAIRS is a tense psychological horror about identity, obedience, and the resilience of children under unimaginable pressure.
Director: Wendy Wang
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: September 27, 2025
Cast
- Kennedy Taylor - The Man
- Mark Sodukh - Julian
- Eric Theodore Johnson, Jr. - Corey
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sung Kuong
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Upstairs about?
- After being kidnapped, Julian wakes up in a stranger’s basement, where another child already lives—and where survival means playing along with the man who calls himself “Dad.” As the boys form a fragile bond, they plot an escape from a twisted domestic nightmare. THE MAN UPSTAIRS is a tense psychological horror about identity, obedience, and the resilience of children under unimaginable pressure.
- Who directed The Man Upstairs?
- The Man Upstairs was directed by Wendy Wang.
- Who stars in The Man Upstairs?
- The Man Upstairs stars Kennedy Taylor, Mark Sodukh, Eric Theodore Johnson, Jr..
- How long is The Man Upstairs?
- The Man Upstairs has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Upstairs?
- The Man Upstairs is a Thriller, Horror film.