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Searchlight Pictures Acquires Monitor; Release Set for 2027

4/15/2026

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Searchlight Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to Monitor, directed by Matt Black and Ryan Polly, after its SXSW premiere.
The film stars Brittany O’Grady and follows a demonic entity that targets content moderators who block a disturbing video.
The release is planned for 2027, with distribution in the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia.
Producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, known for Smile, back the project and its moderation-focused theme.

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Searchlight Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to Monitor, directed by Matt Black and Ryan Polly, after its SXSW premiere.
The film stars Brittany O’Grady and follows a demonic entity that targets content moderators who block a disturbing video.
The release is planned for 2027, with distribution in the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia.
Producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, known for Smile, back the project and its moderation-focused theme.