Wrathbone (2026)
Story overview
Wrathbone is a 29-minute horror-comedy film from 2026 directed by Steve Flavin, who also stars. It follows international rock star Nigel Wrathbone, who after a life of wealth, fame, and hedonism, dies and finds himself in Hell. The short film blends dark humor with horror elements as it explores his afterlife predicament.
Parent Guide
A short horror-comedy about a rock star's afterlife in Hell that blends dark humor with supernatural elements. Best for teens who can handle horror themes and understand genre conventions.
Content breakdown
Likely contains supernatural peril and potentially violent imagery related to hellish environments, though tempered by comedic elements. May include stylized or exaggerated violence typical of horror-comedy.
Features hell and afterlife themes that could be frightening, along with potentially disturbing supernatural imagery. The comedy aspect may lessen intensity, but horror elements remain present.
May contain some mild profanity or rock star dialogue typical of the genre, but limited by the short runtime. No specific information provided.
References to 'unbridled hedonism' suggest possible sexual themes or innuendo, but likely not explicit given the runtime and genre blend.
Rock star lifestyle may include references to substance use, but not necessarily depicted explicitly. Could involve alcohol or drug references typical of musician characters.
Deals with death, afterlife, and moral consequences which could be emotionally weighty, though comedy elements provide relief. The short format limits prolonged intensity.
Parent tips
This short horror-comedy contains themes of death, hell, and supernatural elements that may be intense for younger viewers. The horror aspects are likely stylized or comedic given the genre blend, but still involve potentially frightening imagery. Consider the child's sensitivity to scary content and ability to distinguish fantasy from reality before viewing.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- Did you see anything that made you feel scared?
- What was your favorite part of the movie?
- Was there anything that didn't seem real to you?
- What made this movie both scary and funny at the same time?
- How did you feel when Nigel went to Hell?
- Do you think the movie was trying to teach us something about how we live our lives?
- How did the movie balance horror and comedy elements?
- What do you think the film was saying about fame and consequences?
- Did the portrayal of Hell seem more symbolic or literal to you?
- How effective was the film's genre blending in your opinion?
- What commentary did you see about celebrity culture and morality?
- How did the short format affect the storytelling and character development?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.