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Intense Horror Film 'The Shepherd' Premieres at Cannes

5/8/2025

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In a gripping tale of survival, David Dastmalchian and Georgina Campbell lead the cast of "The Shepherd," a horror film directed by John Hyams. The intense narrative centers on a woman in labor escaping her abuser, only to encounter a mysterious stranger. Set to premiere at Cannes, production kicks off this fall, thanks to a collaboration between Spooky Pictures and Image Nation.

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Story summary

In a gripping tale of survival, David Dastmalchian and Georgina Campbell lead the cast of "The Shepherd," a horror film directed by John Hyams. The intense narrative centers on a woman in labor escaping her abuser, only to encounter a mysterious stranger. Set to premiere at Cannes, production kicks off this fall, thanks to a collaboration between Spooky Pictures and Image Nation.