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Strung (2026)

119 min · Psychological Thriller, horror film, psychological thriller film

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A struggling violinist uncovers a web of dark secrets while taking a live-in tutoring job for a wealthy, elite family.

The story

Laila, a struggling violinist, accepts a live-in tutoring job for a wealthy, elite family. While working within their household, she begins to uncover a web of dark secrets surrounding the family.

Full plot (contains spoilers)

Laila, a struggling violinist, accepts a live-in tutoring job for a wealthy, elite family and discovers a web of dark secrets.

First release year
2026
Runtime (minutes)
119
Production countries
United States
Original languages
English
Directors
Malcolm D. Lee
Writers
Alan B. McElroy · writer
Cast and characters
Chloe Bailey · Laila Calloway; Lynn Whitfield · Audra Jelani; Lucien Laviscount · Marcus Walker; Anna Diop · Imani Walker; Coco Jones · Jasmine; Romy Woods · Zuri; Donna Biscoe · Charmaine Stewart; Pardison Fontaine · Reginald Garvey Bell (RGB)
Genres
psychological thriller; horror thriller
Themes
dark secrets
Tone and mood
psychological; horror
Premise and plot tags
violinist; tutoring
Production trivia
Principal photography was reported to be beginning in Cape Town, South Africa on March 7, 2025
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