The Waking Dark - Episode 1(2026)
He has 24 hours to write the script of his d̶r̶e̶a̶m̶s̶
The Waking Dark - Episode 1 Synopsis
A writer. A task. A night to write the script of his dreams. The Waking Dark is a horror anthology in the tradition of The Twilight Zone; self-contained stories where the ordinary slips, quietly, into the weird, eerie and macabre. This is Episode I.
The Waking Dark - Episode 1 (2026) is a horror, mystery, thriller and fantasy film directed by Anirudh Menon, released on August 23, 2026 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Zille Rehman, Zille Rehman, Anirudh Menon and Anirudh Menon.
- Director:
- Anirudh Menon
- Writers:
- Anirudh Menon
- Producers:
- Anirudh Menon
- Cinematographer:
- Ashiq G Abraham
- Production:
- Double Agents Pictures
- Budget:
- $50
- Status:
- Released
The Waking Dark - Episode 1 (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Waking Dark - Episode 1 before you stream it.
The Waking Dark - Episode 1 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Anirudh Menon, written by Anirudh Menon, produced by Anirudh Menon.
Explore more Horror titles
You may also like
Southbound
2015
Honey Bunch
2026
The Car
1977
Lights Out
2016
Come Play
2020
The Shining
1980
Barbarian
2022
Watcher
2022
The Legend of Hell House
1973
Nightbreed
1990
Dark Harvest
2023
Containment
2015
Sleepwalkers
1992
Nightbooks
2021
The Jester
2023
Insidious
2011
A Quiet Place: Day One
2024
Nocebo
2022
The Divide
2012
The Unhealer
2021
Movies similar to The Waking Dark - Episode 1
Der Pampelmusenmond
1989
O nome dele é Tiago
2023
XXX-Mas
2023
Chrysanthemum Garden
1986
Shallow Graves
Movie
The Moon that Fell Into the Sea
2013
The Boneyard Collection
2008
Fractured Skies
2023
Hello, It’s Me
2014
Doppelgänger
Movie
The Wizard's Apprentice
1930
JOHNNY ANTHOJOHNNY
2023
Nightmare Tea
Movie
KPop Demon Hunters
2025
Hooknasty
2011
Volpina
2021
Living Room
2021
Decision
2021
Annie
2020
METAMORPHOSIS
2023
The Waking Dark - Episode 1 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Waking Dark - Episode 1 online?
+
The Waking Dark - Episode 1 (2026) 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 Waking Dark - Episode 1?
+
The main cast of The Waking Dark - Episode 1 (2026) includes Zille Rehman, Zille Rehman, Anirudh Menon, Anirudh Menon and Anirudh Menon. The film was directed by Anirudh Menon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Waking Dark - Episode 1 released?
+
The Waking Dark - Episode 1 was released on August 23, 2026 and runs for 12m.
Is there a trailer for The Waking Dark - Episode 1?
+
Yes. The official The Waking Dark - Episode 1 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.