This week, we’re sinking our teeth into It Feeds, the 2025 indie supernatural thriller from director Chad Archibald, starring Twilight’s Ashley Greene and X-Men’s Shawn Ashmore. A little girl insists a shadowy entity is literally feeding on her, and when the mother’s own daughter gets caught in the crossfire, things get spine-tingling. Did this meal fail to deliver or are we members of the clean plate club?
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Release Details
• Title: It Feeds
• Year: 2025
• Director: Chad Archibald
• Writer(s): Chad Archibald
• Top‑Billed Stars:
○ Ashley Greene (as clairvoyant psychiatrist Cynthia Winstone)
○ Shawn Ashmore (as the distressed father)
○ Ellie O'Brien (as Cynthia’s daughter, Jordan)
○ Shayelin Martin (as the haunted young girl, Riley)
• Running Time: 1 h 41 m
• Country of Origin: Canada (independent production by Black Fawn Films)
• Official Release Dates:
○ Theatrical (limited): April 18, 2025
○ Streaming/digital: Also April 18, 2025 (and later on various platforms)
Plot Summary
Cynthia Winstone, a clairvoyant psychiatrist, is approached when a troubled young girl—Riley—breaks into her private practice, claiming a mysterious, malevolent entity is feeding on her. Reluctantly drawn into the case, Cynthia’s investigation deepens when her daughter, Jordan, defies her warnings and becomes entangled with the supernatural presence.
Background & Interesting Details
• The film premiered at Panic Fest 2025, where it earned Best Actress (Ashley Greene) and Best Creature awards.
• A true indie production by Black Fawn Films, It Feeds blends horror, mystery, and family drama with effective practical effects—especially the shadowy creature with long, sinister fingers.
• Production is rooted in Canada, and the film’s ambition—and character depth—have been widely praised for transcending typical low-budget constraints.
• Critics note its familiar supernatural tropes—as seen in The Conjuring, Insidious, and It Follows—but laud the craft in storytelling, atmosphere, and character-driven drama.
Other Projects
• Chad Archibald (Director/Writer): Known for indie horror titles like Bite and I'll Take Your Dead.
• Ashley Greene: Famous as Alice Cullen in the Twilight saga.
• Shawn Ashmore: Notable for portraying Iceman in the X-Men film series.
• Ellie O'Brien & Shayelin Martin: Emerging talents; their names are less prominent outside of this film—but their performances are highlighted as standout.
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