Deborah Ann Woll, voice of Faye in God of War Laufey, stars in Shudder's The Cycle
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IGN reported that at IGN Fall Fan Fest 2026 a clip from Shudder's horror crime thriller The Cycle was shown, introduced by Deborah Ann Woll, who plays Meg. IGN described Meg as a forensic anthropologist whose career shifts when her father's body turns up at a crime scene and said the film moves from police procedural to supernatural horror. IGN identified Jordan Downey as the writer and director and noted his prior contribution 'Stork' to V/H/S/Beyond. IGN also reported that Stephen King posted a recommendation on X and that the movie "drops later this month."
- What happened: IGN reported a clip of Shudder's film The Cycle was shown at IGN Fall Fan Fest 2026, introduced by star Deborah Ann Woll.
- Why it matters: IGN reported that Stephen King posted on X calling the movie "special," giving the film a public endorsement.
- Context: IGN reported The Cycle is written and directed by Jordan Downey (who contributed "Stork" to V/H/S/Beyond) and that Woll plays Meg, a forensic anthropologist central to the plot.
- What next: IGN reported the movie "drops later this month" but did not provide a specific release date in the article.
What changed
- IGN reported a clip from Shudder's upcoming horror crime thriller The Cycle was shown at IGN Fall Fan Fest 2026 and included an introduction from Deborah Ann Woll.
- IGN described Woll's character Meg as a forensic anthropologist whose father's body appears at a crime scene and said the story shifts from police procedural to supernatural elements.
Availability
- IGN reported the movie "drops later this month." The article did not name a specific release date.
Before and after
- IGN identified Jordan Downey as writer and director and noted his earlier work on the V/H/S/Beyond segment "Stork," per the article.
- IGN also noted Deborah Ann Woll is the voice of Faye in the upcoming God of War title Laufey.
Limits
- IGN's article reports the clip, plot details, the director credit, Stephen King's post on X, and the "drops later this month" timing; it does not provide an exact release date or broader distribution details.