The King in Yellow(2025)
The King in Yellow Synopsis
How do you read a play that makes you go insane? In this modern adaptation of the 1895 short stories by Robert W. Chambers, three grad students come up with a plan to split the dangerous work into thirds to safely perform research on the notorious play, The King in Yellow. But events take a sinister turn when one of them reads more than just their share.
The King in Yellow (2025) is a horror film directed by Sam Shapson, released on October 11, 2025 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Michael Emery Budd, Alex Reynoso and Haley Baird Riemer.
- Director:
- Sam Shapson
- Writers:
- Sam Shapson, Elena Malashenko
- Producers:
- Ernest John Smither, Elena Malashenko
- Status:
- Released
The King in Yellow Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michael Emery Budd
Michael Emery Budd
as Howard
- Alex Reynoso
Alex Reynoso
as Lewis
Haley Baird Riemer
as Camilla
Key crew
Directed by Sam Shapson, written by Sam Shapson and Elena Malashenko, produced by Ernest John Smither and Elena Malashenko.
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The King in Yellow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King in Yellow online?
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The King in Yellow (2025) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The King in Yellow?
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The main cast of The King in Yellow (2025) includes Michael Emery Budd, Alex Reynoso and Haley Baird Riemer. The film was directed by Sam Shapson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King in Yellow released?
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The King in Yellow was released on October 11, 2025 and runs for 17m.