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Grind: Horror-Comedy Anthology Takes on Capitalism at SXSW

3/14/2026

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Grind premiered at SXSW in Austin as a horror-comedy anthology with four interconnected tales critiquing late-stage capitalism.
Brea Grant, Ed Dougherty, and Chelsea Stardust directed Grind, and the ensemble features Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette and Barbara Crampton.
Each segment portrays workplace horrors, from multi-level marketing to food-delivery challenges, balancing humor with social commentary.
Yellow Veil Pictures handles North American sales, and the film aims to resonate with SXSW audiences.

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Story summary

Grind premiered at SXSW in Austin as a horror-comedy anthology with four interconnected tales critiquing late-stage capitalism.
Brea Grant, Ed Dougherty, and Chelsea Stardust directed Grind, and the ensemble features Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette and Barbara Crampton.
Each segment portrays workplace horrors, from multi-level marketing to food-delivery challenges, balancing humor with social commentary.
Yellow Veil Pictures handles North American sales, and the film aims to resonate with SXSW audiences.