What is 'The Hatchery' about?

The Hatchery is a survival horror film that follows eight women who are captives of a human trafficking ring. Trapped in a cargo container at sea, they must fight for survival as one of them transforms into a monstrous predator.

Who is Jenna Kanell and what is her role in The Hatchery?

Jenna Kanell, known for her role in the slasher film Terrifier, is attached to play the lead role in The Hatchery. She will portray one of the eight women trapped in the cargo container.

When will The Hatchery be released?

The Hatchery is currently in early pre-production, so an exact release date has not been announced yet. However, the film is expected to be showcased at the upcoming American Film Market in November 2025.

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Captives of Human Trafficking Become Monstrous Prey

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Summary

Eight women trapped in cargo container, fight for survival at sea
One woman's wounds heal unnaturally, strength grows monstrous
Terrifier star Jenna Kanell attached to lead role

Captives of Human Trafficking Become Monstrous Prey

In an exclusive announcement ahead of next month's American Film Market, Alliance Media Partners (AMP) has signed on as the worldwide sales agent for the survival horror film The Hatchery, which is currently in early pre-production.

The film follows eight women who awaken in darkness inside a cargo container with no memory of how they got there. Captives of a human trafficking ring, their fight for survival takes an even more desperate turn when a violent storm hurls their container into the ocean. Stranded at sea, the women band together against the odds - until one of them begins to change. Her wounds heal unnaturally fast, her strength grows monstrous, and the others realize the horrifying truth: she is not just a victim, but the product of a terrifying experiment.

Terrifier star Jenna Kanell is attached to play the lead role, with Howard J Ford (The Dead) set to direct the all-female cast. Additional casting is currently underway. The screenplay comes from Tim Pickett (Tormented), while the producer is Mark Andrews of Skinny Dipped Films (The Fallout).