Get ready to lock your doors and turn on all the lights—Shudder’s newest original horror film, 825 Forest Road, is set to premiere on April 4, 2025, just in time to send chills down your spine. This supernatural thriller follows a group of strangers who find themselves trapped in a mysterious, seemingly abandoned house with a dark and violent history. As the night unfolds, they realize the house has sinister plans for each of them, blurring the line between reality and nightmare.
Directed by emerging horror visionary Damien Leone (Terrifier), 825 Forest Road promises a relentless, atmospheric descent into terror. With a talented ensemble cast and a story that blends psychological horror with visceral scares, this film is poised to become an instant favorite among horror fans. If you love slow-burn tension, eerie settings, and shocking twists, mark your calendar—this is one nightmare you won’t want to wake up from.
825 Forest Road: Cast & Bios
1- Brian Anthony Wilson as Terrence
Brian Anthony Wilson (The Wire, Creed) takes on the role of Terrence, a skeptical journalist investigating the legends surrounding 825 Forest Road. Wilson brings his signature gravitas to the film, grounding the supernatural elements with a performance that balances rationality and growing dread. His character’s journey from skeptic to believer is one of the film’s most compelling arcs.
Wilson’s commanding presence makes Terrence a natural leader among the group, but his hidden vulnerabilities add depth to his performance. As the horrors escalate, his struggle to maintain control becomes increasingly desperate, making for some of the film’s most intense moments.
2- Elizabeth Vermilyea as Maria
Elizabeth Vermilyea (The Blacklist, Law & Order: SVU) stars as Maria, a grieving widow drawn to the house by whispers of a way to contact the dead. Vermilyea delivers a haunting, emotionally raw performance, capturing Maria’s desperation and unraveling sanity with chilling precision.
Her character’s tragic backstory makes her both sympathetic and unpredictable, adding a layer of psychological horror to the film. Vermilyea’s scenes in the house’s eerie séance room are some of the most unsettling in the movie.
3- Lorenzo Beronilla as Larry
Lorenzo Beronilla (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Blue Bloods) brings dark humor and nervous energy to Larry, a real estate agent who unknowingly leads the group into the house. Beronilla’s comedic timing provides much-needed relief—until his character’s fate takes a horrifying turn.
What starts as a lighthearted performance gradually descends into sheer terror, showcasing Beronilla’s impressive range. His breakdown scene is a standout moment in the film.
4- Joe Bandelli as Julian
Joe Bandelli (The Sopranos, Gotham) plays Julian, a paranormal investigator with a hidden agenda. Bandelli’s performance is layered with secrets, making Julian one of the film’s most enigmatic figures. Is he a savior or another predator in the house?
Bandelli’s quiet intensity keeps viewers guessing until the very end. His confrontation with Wilson’s Terrence is a masterclass in suspense.
5- Monica Fleurette as Bonnie
Monica Fleurette (American Horror Story, The Purge) shines as Bonnie, a medium whose abilities may be the group’s only hope—or their downfall. Fleurette brings an ethereal, unsettling presence to the role, making every séance scene pulse with dread.
Her character’s connection to the house’s dark forces is both fascinating and terrifying, culminating in a shocking third-act revelation.
6- Mike Sutton as Thomas
Mike Sutton (Stranger Things, The Walking Dead) portrays Thomas, a former cop with a guilty conscience. Sutton’s rugged performance adds a survivalist edge to the film, as Thomas tries (and often fails) to protect the others.
His character’s backstory—tied to the house’s history—makes his arc one of the most tragic. Sutton’s final stand is a heart-pounding sequence.
7- Jessica Albano (Jessica Day) as Natalie
Jessica Albano (Channel Zero, The Haunting of Hill House) plays Natalie, a young woman with a mysterious connection to the house’s past. Albano’s performance is quietly devastating, with her character’s slow possession being one of the film’s most disturbing transformations.
Her whispered conversations with unseen entities will send shivers down your spine.
8- Deirdre Koczur as Ally
Deirdre Koczur (Evil, The Outsider) is Ally, a no-nonsense skeptic who quickly becomes the house’s primary target. Koczur’s sharp wit and defiant attitude make Ally an instant fan favorite—which only makes her fate more shocking.
Her final scene is one of the film’s most brutal, cementing 825 Forest Road as a horror experience with real stakes.
9- Leyah Rose as Molly
Leyah Rose (The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Midnight Mass) plays Molly, a teenager dragged into the nightmare by her friends. Rose captures the terror of youth in way over her head, with her screams feeling unnervingly real.
Her character’s innocence makes her suffering particularly hard to watch—a testament to Rose’s powerful performance.
10- Ray Acevedo as Carl
Ray Acevedo (Nope, The Nun II) rounds out the cast as Carl, a handyman with secrets of his own. Acevedo’s quiet, menacing presence keeps viewers on edge—is he a victim or something far worse?
His final reveal is one of the film’s most jaw-dropping twists.
11- Lyndsey Bentham as Olivia & Madeleine Garcia as Ashley
Lyndsey Bentham (The Midnight Club) and Madeleine Garcia (Fear Street) play Olivia and Ashley, two friends whose bond is tested by the house’s horrors. Their performances capture the desperation of trying to survive while the world around them collapses into madness.
Their intertwined fate is one of the film’s most heartbreaking moments.
Final Verdict: A Must-Watch for Horror Fans
With its stellar cast, chilling atmosphere, and relentless scares, 825 Forest Road is shaping up to be Shudder’s next big hit. Whether you’re a fan of supernatural horror, psychological terror, or good old-fashioned haunted house stories, this film has something to terrify you.
Don’t miss its exclusive premiere on April 4, 2025—just make sure you watch it with the lights on.
