Adopted Teen Uncovers Biotech Billionaire Parents' Sinister Blood Harvesting Plot

In November 2024, it was first reported that the horror thriller 'The Cure' was in development. Now, in November 2025, Vertical has acquired the U.S. rights to the film, slating it for release in select theaters and on demand in 2026.

The Cure follows Ally Braun, an adopted 16-year-old suffering from a mysterious illness, who discovers her biotech billionaire parents, played by David Dastmalchian and Ashley Greene, are harvesting her blood for sinister purposes. Newcomer Samantha Cochran stars as Ally, with the supporting cast including Sydney Taylor, Tyler Lawrence Gray, and Dylan Flashner.

Directed by Nancy Leopardi, who also produced the film, The Cure is described as "a satirical take on the modern billionaire class cloaked in a crowd-pleasing thriller." Leopardi says the film is "made in the tradition of classic horror and sci-fi films that are inspired by terrifying socio-political realities and advances in bio-technology." She believes the movie is on the "cusp of a revolution in science" and explores the question of "who will benefit?"