Get ready for a spine-chilling ride that blends family drama with supernatural terror—because Train is here to derail everything you thought you knew about horror. Altitude has snagged the international sales rights to this haunting supernatural thriller, crafted by the masterminds behind The Conjuring, Chad and Corey Hayes, and is set to unveil it at the upcoming American Film Market (AFM). But here’s where it gets controversial: can a story about grief, family estrangement, and ghostly visions truly terrify without relying on jump scares? You’ll have to decide for yourself.
Starring Hattie Hook (Of An Age) and Frances O’Connor (The Conjuring 2), the film dives into the life of Katie Thompson, a 17-year-old grappling with the traumatic death of her younger brother. This loss hasn’t just left her emotionally shattered—it’s also gifted her with a chilling ability to peer into the afterlife. Her parents, at their wits’ end, send her to a recovery center, forcing Katie and her estranged mother, Tami, to share a cross-country train ride to Washington. Sounds like a recipe for awkward silence, right? Wrong. As old wounds reopen, Katie’s visions intensify, revealing a malevolent presence lurking aboard the train. Tami, skeptical and stubborn, is forced to confront the horrifying truth about her daughter’s gift—and the darkness closing in on them.
Produced by Blake Northfield (Boast of War) and Michelle Krumm (The Spectacular Now) under their Bronte Studios banner, Train isn’t just a ghost story—it’s a deep dive into the complexities of grief, motherhood, and the bonds that haunt us. As the train races toward its final stop, Katie and Tami must face their pasts and the paranormal head-on, or risk a deadly end to their journey. And this is the part most people miss: the real horror isn’t the ghosts—it’s the unresolved pain we carry.
Mike Runagall of Altitude puts it best: ‘Chad and Corey’s track record with The Conjuring franchise speaks for itself. We’re thrilled to partner with them and Bronte Studios on their directorial debut, which promises to captivate and terrify audiences worldwide.’ But here’s the question: Can Train live up to the hype of its creators’ past work, or will it take a different track entirely? Let us know what you think in the comments—and brace yourself for a journey that’s equal parts heart-wrenching and hair-raising.
