Smothered (2026)

Shudder is dialing up the dread with the first trailer and poster for Smothered, a chilling new original from directors Kevin Rahardjo and Rafki Hidayat. Set to premiere on Shudder on May 29th, the film promises an eerie blend of psychological horror and folklore.

"Alif, a micro-painting artist who has an accident and loses part of his memory. After returning home, an old woman appears claiming to be his mother, but Alif doesn't recognize her and is suspicious of her intentions."


After surviving a devastating accident, renowned micro painter Alif returns home plagued by fractured memories. His fragile reality begins to unravel when an elderly woman appears, claiming to be his mother. What follows is a haunting search for truth that spirals into a dark legacy rooted in myth and buried trauma.

Written by Joko Anwar, Aline Djayasukmana, and Rafki Hidayat, and starring Rio Dewanto, Faradina Mufti, Vonny Anggraini, and Jordan Omar, Smothered looks poised to deliver unsettling atmosphere and emotional depth. Watch the trailer now and take your first look at the poster.

Here's a look at the first trailer for Smothered:

 Smothered (2026)

Smothered

“I don't even remember what my mother looked like."

Synopsis:  After surviving a terrible accident, renowned micro painter Alif returns home with fractured memories. When an elderly woman appears claiming to be his mother, Alif embarks on a search for the truth uncovering a haunting legacy inspired by the legend of Malin Kundang.
Release Date: May 29, 2026
Director: Kevin Rahardjo and Rafki Hidayat
Writer: Joko Anwar, Aline Djayasukmana, and Rafki Hidayat
Cast: Rio Dewanto, Faradina Mufti, Vonny Anggraini

Smothered (2026)