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Alexander Ullom’s “It Ends” Hits U.S. Theaters August 21, 2026

8/21/2026

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Summary

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Alexander Ullom releases the horror film It Ends in U.S. theaters on August 21, 2026.
It Ends premiered at SXSW 2025.
The 87-minute film was made for $50,000.
Ullom says the movie reflects his dissociative depression struggle and explores existential dread.
Critics praised its character focus and philosophical tone, though some found the runtime overly stretched.

History

Historical Context

In January 1999, Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez premiered The Blair Witch Project at Sundance, a $35,000-$60,000 found-footage horror that later earned $248.6 million worldwide after Artisan Entertainment acquired it. Its viral internet campaign and massive profit proved low-budget indie horror could secure theatrical releases, a model echoed by Alexander Ullom’s 2026 SXSW debut It Ends.

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Story summary

Alexander Ullom releases the horror film It Ends in U.S. theaters on August 21, 2026.
It Ends premiered at SXSW 2025.
The 87-minute film was made for $50,000.
Ullom says the movie reflects his dissociative depression struggle and explores existential dread.
Critics praised its character focus and philosophical tone, though some found the runtime overly stretched.

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