The kids are not alright.
A strict, anxious teenager loses the child she’s babysitting and must brave a sinister force hiding in plain sight among the children in the playground. As her world unravels and her grip on reality starts to slip, she must outwit a world where nothing is as it seems to make it out alive.
Hive (2026) is a horror and thriller film directed by Felipe Vargas, released on August 27, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Xochitl Gomez, Aaron Dominguez, Jenny le Roux and Kelly Chandrapaul. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
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Xochitl Gomez
as Sasha
Aaron Dominguez
as Marco
Jenny le Roux
as Mrs. Vaux
Kelly Chandrapaul
as Rosa
Tanya van Graan
as Camille
Thulani Nzonzo
as Darius
Victoria Firsova
as Zaley
Zenobia Kloppers
as Frances
Directed by Felipe Vargas, written by Felipe Vargas and Felipe Vargas, produced by Nick Scully, Adam Friedlander and Darren Cameron.
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 3 ratings.
I am not sure why this movie is getting this much hate. It is really a quite decent bit of horror with an intriguing premise that delivers well on its promises. The casting is lovely, the directing is good and the effects are more than ok. It is an unsettling thing, and does not lean into the body-horror too much. Also, it is fun to see a movie just 'go with it' and not try to explain everything that is in the…
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
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The main cast of Hive (2026) includes Xochitl Gomez, Aaron Dominguez, Jenny le Roux, Kelly Chandrapaul and Tanya van Graan. The film was directed by Felipe Vargas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Hive was released on August 27, 2026 and runs for 1h 31m.
Hive (2026) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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