Saccharine: Supernatural Body Horror's New Frontier

0:00On April 22nd, independent film company just dropped the trailer in poster for saccharine, the latest supernatural body horror flick from Relic, director Natalie Erica James. The movie had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and hits theaters on May 22nd. This one follows a medical student hooked on a creepy weight loss trend involving human ashes turned into pills. It dives into toxic body image pressures through a queer supernatural lens, blending personal shame with outright terror. The trailer star is Grey's anatomy actress Midori Francis as the student whose obsession spirals into haunting encounters with a vengeful ghost showing. Some wild body horror moments as she loses control. Since the premiere, it's sitting at 70% on Ron Tomatoes from 23 reviews, praising its fresh take on self-worth struggles. The cast packs talents like Madeline Madden and Danielle McDonald with James producing alongside Anna McLeish and Sarah Shaw. Word on the street is, this could redefine horror's grip on modern insecurities.

1:03Mark your calendars and brace for the chills. I'm Corey with the story. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update, AI-powered and always trending.