The Exit State

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The Exit State

2026

1h 32m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Set in a United States spiraling toward authoritarian collapse, The Exit State follows a group of Americans fleeing south toward Mexico. The group takes refuge in what they believe is a safe house in neutral political territory, but they quickly discover that the shelter is anything but safe--and that escape will come at a terrifying cost. Amongst the escapees is Zoey, a young journalist who carries sensitive footage of corrupt U.S. officials. Unsure of who she can trust, she arouses suspicions of the entire group including the wealthy hosts, brother and sister duo, Vince and Claire.

Alton Williams

Battle Royale With Cheese

9 hrs ago

At just over ninety minutes, The Exit State remains focused and engaging throughout. Ledesma delivers a smart blend of horror, comedy and social commentary, creating a film that is entertaining, suspenseful and consistently unpredictable.

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Edward Douglas

The Weekend Warrior (Substack)

1 day ago

7/10

A pleasant surprise, being a truly original take on a horror-thriller trope, while focusing just as much on the characters as on the bloody kills.

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Lapacazo Magrira Sandoval

New York Amsterdam News

3 days ago

Thoughtful framing, solid production design, and good editing give the film a considered visual approach and an assured pace.

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Ben A

@SpursFan10 3 days ago

Loved the concept and acting! The movie starts slow, then bam! It’s a wild ride until the end…

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Andree M

@RT19491065 3 days ago

Saw it on apple tv. Pretty good film, fairly relevant to current events. If you enjoy horror and have a taste for political theater without an agenda being shoved down your throat and done tastefully, this is a watch.

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Jeremy D H

@RT89144328 4 days ago

what an amazing movie. it was a fun ride i would love to see more round 2 please

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Sofia L

@RT32483473 5 days ago

Well worth the watch. World exists within the USA if trump gets his way for another two years or so. Then movie becomes a classic horror but the backdrop of American fascism is still lingering.  Ending is fun and twisted. 🤘🤘

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Andy B

@andrew_byrd_ 5 days ago

Clearly a low budget indie but writing and acting are excellent. The cinematography occasionally feels like it was shot on film.

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Daye H

@RT39567390 6 days ago

Could of been a good premise thought the background of the film sounded really interesting. The actual film was a turn your brain off and watch you could tell what was going to happen the whole way through. Not close to the worst film I have watched thou.

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Gabriela Ledesma

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Josh George

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Set in a United States spiraling toward authoritarian collapse, The Exit State follows a group of Americans fleeing south toward Mexico. The group takes refuge in what they believe is a safe house in neutral political territory, but they quickly discover that the shelter is anything but safe--and that escape will come at a terrifying cost. Amongst the escapees is Zoey, a young journalist who carries sensitive footage of corrupt U.S. officials. Unsure of who she can trust, she arouses suspicions of the entire group including the wealthy hosts, brother and sister duo, Vince and Claire.

Director: Gabriela Ledesma
Screenwriter: Josh George, Callie Schuttera
Distributor: Chroma
Production Co: Poison Pictures
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 23, 2026
Runtime: 1h 32m

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