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Shudder Acquires Izabel Pakzad's Thriller Starring Bella Thorne

4/6/2026

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Shudder has acquired Izabel Pakzad, the filmmaker behind Find Your Friends, which is slated for release on June 12.
Bella Thorne stars as Amber, with the film following a Joshua Tree trip where locals turn hostile and a survival struggle unfolds.
Izabel Pakzad drew inspiration from a frightening personal experience during a similar getaway.
The film premiered at Fantasia and Toronto, with Bella Thorne serving as an executive producer.

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Story summary

Shudder has acquired Izabel Pakzad, the filmmaker behind Find Your Friends, which is slated for release on June 12.
Bella Thorne stars as Amber, with the film following a Joshua Tree trip where locals turn hostile and a survival struggle unfolds.
Izabel Pakzad drew inspiration from a frightening personal experience during a similar getaway.
The film premiered at Fantasia and Toronto, with Bella Thorne serving as an executive producer.