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SXSW Horror-Thriller 'The Saviors' Tackles Prejudice and Fear

4/6/2026

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The Saviors, directed by Kevin Hamedani, is a horror-thriller about prejudices amid home-invasion fears.
The film follows a couple, played by Adam Scott and Danielle Deadwyler, who rent their garage to siblings, Theo Rossi and Nazanin Boniadi, as tensions rise.
Hamedani emphasizes the film's commentary on societal blind spots and the fear of the unknown.
The film debuted at SXSW and draws influence from John Carpenter and Steven Spielberg.

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Story summary

The Saviors, directed by Kevin Hamedani, is a horror-thriller about prejudices amid home-invasion fears.
The film follows a couple, played by Adam Scott and Danielle Deadwyler, who rent their garage to siblings, Theo Rossi and Nazanin Boniadi, as tensions rise.
Hamedani emphasizes the film's commentary on societal blind spots and the fear of the unknown.
The film debuted at SXSW and draws influence from John Carpenter and Steven Spielberg.