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The Plague

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In the summer of 2003, at an all-boys summer water polo camp, socially anxious twelve-year-old Ben struggles to fit in amidst a ruthless social hierarchy. When he befriends Eli - a lonely, acne-ridden outcast shunned by the others for allegedly carrying a contagious "plague" - Ben becomes entangled in a cruel, escalating ritual of scapegoating and fear. As the lines between teasing and real harm blur, Ben is forced to confront his own complicity and the terrifying cost of belonging. A tense, darkly humorous coming-of-age story about masculinity, peer pressure, and the horrors that fester when cruelty masquerades as a game.

In the summer of 2003, at an all-boys summer water polo camp, socially anxious twelve-year-old Ben struggles to fit in amidst a ruthless social hierarchy. When he befriends Eli - a lonely, acne-ridden outcast shunned by the others for allegedly carrying a contagious "plague" - Ben becomes entangled in a cruel, escalating ritual of scapegoating and fear. As the lines between teasing and real harm blur, Ben is forced to confront his own complicity and the terrifying cost of belonging. A tense, darkly humorous coming-of-age story about masculinity, peer pressure, and the horrors that fester when cruelty masquerades as a game.

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A psychological horror film reminding viewers of just how cruel adolescence can be.

Washington Post

The Plague focuses on the unmoored experience of adolescence, the nonexistent logic in growing up and the often unrewarding costs of maintaining what you thought were your principles. And, as The Plague proves, there’s little more horrifying than that.

CBC News

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Release Date

Thursday, 12th March 2026

Duration

97 MIN

Rating

MA15+

Director

Charlie Polinger

Cast

Joel Edgerton

Genre

Drama

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Release Date

Thursday, 12th March 2026

Duration

97 MIN

Rating

MA15+

Director

Charlie Polinger

Cast

Joel Edgerton

Genre

Drama

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