Movie Premiere: DJ Qualls Stars in the High-Stakes Horror Thriller Turning Point
If you’re looking for a horror movie that refuses to play by the rules, Turning Point deserves an immediate spot on your watchlist. Fusing the nail-biting suspense of a home invasion thriller with the relentless chaos of a zombie outbreak, it delivers edge-of-your-seat tension from start to finish.
Every knock at the door and every shadow could spell disaster, creating a gripping atmosphere that never lets up. Packed with intense action, unexpected twists, and high-stakes survival, Turning Point offers horror fans a fresh, adrenaline-fueled experience that stands out in a crowded genre.
A Simple Heist Becomes an Absolute Nightmare
Directed and written by Joshua Wagner, Turning Point is a claustrophobic, high-tension thriller coming directly to Digital and On Demand courtesy of Lionsgate. (EG PR, 2026)
The story follows two thieves trapped inside a house with a mutating victim. To stay alive, they must rely on a bizarre neighbor in a race against time before they become the monster’s next meal.
“There is danger in the night, but the true terror is inside the house.”
Official Synopsis
Margot and her partner-in-crime break into a home, only to find themselves locked inside with the owner, who is in the middle of transitioning into a zombie. They must find a way out before they become the ghoul’s first victims. Their only hope for survival is a bizarre neighbor with expert knowledge of the undead and the lingering flicker of humanity in their mutating stalker.
Cast & Crew
- DJ Qualls as “Casper” (Road Trip, Hustle & Flow, The Man in the High Castle)
- Jillian Lee Garner
- Mike Apple
- Shane Brady (Ballers, Synchronic, Doctor Sleep)
- Lydia Hearst (The Haunting of Sharon Tate, Z Nation, Slayers)
- Sanchita Malik (Happy Anniversary, Love, Escape the Night)
Film Specifications
| Detail | Information |
| Title | Turning Point |
| Street Date | August 25, 2026 |
| Release Format | Video on Demand / Electronic Sell-Through (Lionsgate) |
| Genre | Thriller / Zombie Horror |
| Rating | R (Violent content, gore, language, and some drug use) |
| Running Time | 87 minutes |
| Director & Writer | Joshua Wagner |
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