Whistle Trailer & Fun Facts
Whistle Synopsis:
A group of high school students discover and blow an ancient, cursed Aztec Death Whistle, which tragically unleashes a horrifying curse that summons the supernatural manifestation of their future deaths. The teens must race against time to uncover the artifact's dark mythology to find a way to break the deadly curse before the entities summoned by the whistle hunt down and kill them all.
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Release Date: In theaters February 6th, 2026
Whistle Fun Facts:
Horror Veteran Director:
The movie is directed by Corin Hardy, who is well-known for directing The Nun (2018), which is a spin-off of The Conjuring Universe.
Star-Studded Young Cast:
The movie features rising young stars, including Dafne Keen and Sophie Nélisse. Dafne Keen is known for her roles in Logan (2017) and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Sophie Nélisse is known for her roles in The Book Thief (2013) and the popular television show Yellowjackets.
A Familiar Face in Horror-Comedy:
The movie also features veteran British actor Nick Frost, who is best known for his roles in Shaun of the Dead (2004) and Hot Fuzz (2007). In both movies he stars alongside lead actor Simon Pegg.
Real Artifact:
The Aztec Death Whistle is a real artifact from ancient Mesoamerica that played an important role in rituals and ceremonies connected to death and the wind in Aztec beliefs. Although the sound it makes is chilling, the original sound it produced and its main purpose are still being researched and debated.
Deaths are Terrifying and Gruesome:
From what is shown in a short trailer, you can see the deaths are twisted, creative, terrifying, and gruesome.
Early Screening Buzz:
Even though the movie is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 6th, 2026, Whistle already had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 25th, 2025.