The Whistler (2026)

★ 5.3 1h 37m 19 votes IMDb
Horror Thriller Mystery
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Reeling from their daughter's loss, Nicole and Sebastian come into possession of a secluded Venezuelan farm, unaware of the dark forces they're about to face.

The Whistler

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Cast

Juan Pablo Raba
Juan Pablo Raba as Sebastian Castillo Age 49 · Bogotá, Colombia
Diane Guerrero
Diane Guerrero as Nicole Castillo Age 40 · New Jersey, USA Diane Guerrero (born July 21, 1986) is a Colombian-American film and television actress, best known for playing regular character Maritza Ramos on the television series "Orange Is the New Black", as w...
Indhira Serrano
Indhira Serrano as Petra
Laureano Olivares
Laureano Olivares as Laureano Silverio Moré Age 47 · Caracas Laureano Olivares is a Venezuelan actor best known for his role in Elia Schneider's movie Sicario at the age of 16..
Laura Sofía Domínguez
Laura Sofía Domínguez as Greisy Moré Age 24 · Caracas, Venezuela Laura Sofía Domínguez is a Venezuelan actress, dancer, and singer based in Los Angeles. Graduating from The Art of Acting Studio Stella Adler, Laura filmed her first featured movie “The Whistler” & re...
Diego Landaeta
Diego Landaeta as Nixon
Director Diego Velasco
Cast Juan Pablo Raba, Diane Guerrero, Indhira Serrano, Laureano Olivares, Laura Sofía Domínguez, Diego Landaeta, Carlos Velasquez, Norberto Rivera, Ernesto Campos, Rodrigo Valencia

Audience Reviews

GaspipeCasso 9/10 Apr 24, 2026
Just stumbled upon this movie flipping around new releases. A slow burn supernatural thriller that leans into atmosphere over cheap shocks. It's based on a Venezuelan legend like the BoogeyMan. Different than your typical genre entry. I totally forgot about Diane Guerrero from Orange Is The New Black but she's great in this. The Whistler is definitely worth a watch.
Sierbahnn 5/10 May 02, 2026
Long, lingering shots, long, drawling dialogue, bland, uncatching tension. This is a pretty movie, for sure. The visuals are gorgeous, but there is no substance, as the tension is simply missing, the characters (while not utterly unforgettable) replaceable, and the narrative halting. The casting is cheap, while not being bottom of the barrel by any stretch, and the directing pretty much on par with that. It is not worth your time, even if it is pretty.
GaspipeCasso 9/10 May 05, 2026
Just saw this one. It was pretty cool. Weird Venezuelan folklore story I didn't know about. Diane Guerrero from Orange Is The New Black is great in this.
Alunauwie 7/10 Aug 04, 2026
The Whistler (2026) blends supernatural horror, family drama, and folklore into an engaging story driven by grief, guilt, and desperate choices. Its unique mythology, emotional conflicts, and atmospheric visuals create an intriguing experience, although inconsistent world-building weakens the tension toward the finale. Overall, it's a worthwhile horror film for viewers who enjoy folklore-inspired thrillers despite its narrative flaws.

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