Animus(2026)
A Dialectic in Five Illustrations
Animus Synopsis
In a dystopian near-future where animal species are on the brink of extinction, a violent sociopath is interviewed by an institutional psychologist after confessing to a brutal attack. In search of a motive, the psychologist realises he must sink his teeth into the one thing that his subject finds meaningful: an obsessive fascination with animal nature and evolution.
Animus (2026) is a thriller and drama film directed by Jamie Murray, released on January 31, 2026 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Fenn Leon, Chris Hardy, Carmina Soriano and Matthew Murray. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jamie Murray
- Writers:
- Jamie Murray
- Producers:
- Kaytee Elliott
- Cinematographer:
- Calum Stewart
- Production:
- K29 Studios, 376 Films
- Budget:
- $15,000
- Status:
- Released
Animus (2026) Trailer
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Animus Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Animus.
ANIMUS | First Look Teaser (2026)
Trailer
ANIMUS — Private Screening Highlights | Randwick Ritz Cinema
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Animus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fenn Leon
as Subject A-652
Chris Hardy
as Psych 2-B
Carmina Soriano
as Recordist
Matthew Murray
as Mr. Adams
- Steve Sampson
Steve Sampson
as Guard #1
- Mark Fox
Mark Fox
as Guard #2
- Jay Nonnenmacher
Jay Nonnenmacher
as Cellmate #1
- Matt Wheelahan
Matt Wheelahan
as Cellmate #2
- Anthony Skinner
Anthony Skinner
as Cellmate #3
Key crew
Directed by Jamie Murray, written by Jamie Murray, produced by Kaytee Elliott.
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Animus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Animus – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Animus?
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The main cast of Animus (2026) includes Fenn Leon, Chris Hardy, Carmina Soriano, Matthew Murray and Steve Sampson. The film was directed by Jamie Murray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Animus released?
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Animus was released on January 31, 2026 and runs for 24m.
Is Animus worth watching?
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Animus (2026) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Animus?
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