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Shelby Oaks: Cliché Ghost-Hunting Film Set for 2025 Release

9/20/2025

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Chris Stuckmann's horror film "Shelby Oaks," produced by Mike Flanagan, premiered at Fantasia in July 2024.
The story follows YouTube star Riley Brennan, who vanishes while ghost-hunting.
Critics highlight the film's reliance on clichés and a lack of originality, particularly after moving from found footage to traditional styles.
Keith David stands out as a former prison warden.
The film releases on October 24, 2025, as Mia seeks to find her missing sister after receiving a mysterious tape.

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Story summary

Chris Stuckmann's horror film "Shelby Oaks," produced by Mike Flanagan, premiered at Fantasia in July 2024.
The story follows YouTube star Riley Brennan, who vanishes while ghost-hunting.
Critics highlight the film's reliance on clichés and a lack of originality, particularly after moving from found footage to traditional styles.
Keith David stands out as a former prison warden.
The film releases on October 24, 2025, as Mia seeks to find her missing sister after receiving a mysterious tape.