
Kill Trip (2026) is an American horror thriller written and directed by Kristian McKay. The film follows a group of friends heading to a Texas music festival whose road trip turns into a terrifying fight for survival after accepting a ride from a mysterious stranger. Starring Samaire Armstrong, Corin Nemec, Stelio Savante, and Tate Christensen, Kill Trip blends psychological tension with survival horror. The film was released on July 17, 2026, through Quiver Distribution.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | July 17, 2026 |
| Director | Kristian McKay |
| Writer | Kristian McKay |
| Genre | Horror, Thriller |
| Runtime | 96 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |
| Distributor | Quiver Distribution |
A weekend road trip to one of Texas’s biggest music festivals seems like the perfect escape for a group of young friends. Hoping to save time, they accept a ride from a charismatic van driver who appears friendly and eager to help.
The journey quickly takes a disturbing turn when members of the group begin disappearing without explanation. As fear spreads and trust breaks down, the remaining travelers realize they are trapped far from civilization with an unseen threat closing in.
With no reliable way to escape and danger waiting around every corner, the friends must work together to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearances before they become the next victims. What began as a carefree adventure soon turns into a desperate struggle for survival.
Kill Trip is produced by Obscura Film and Truewonder Film, with Kristian McKay serving as both writer and director. The film features cinematography by Daniel Onderdonk, editing by Lars Gustafson, and an original score composed by Eugene Kite and La Mobb. Rather than relying solely on traditional slasher elements, the story builds suspense through isolation, uncertainty, and the growing paranoia among the travelers.
Kill Trip was released on July 17, 2026 through Quiver Distribution. The film is available on digital video-on-demand platforms, including rental and purchase services such as Apple TV, with availability varying by region.