Eva Green Leads Witchy Psychological Horror Film Bound for TIFF 2026
A new psychological horror film titled 'Trees Are Watching,' starring Eva Green, is set to make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 18, 2026, according to reporting from Bloody Disgusting. The film comes from Iranian Kurdish filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi, known for 'Half Moon' and 'Turtles Can Fly.' Festival promotional materials reportedly describe it as a grand guignol horror picture that blends ecological allegory with what is being called witchy psychological horror. A first image from the production has been released ahead of the TIFF debut. Beyond the premiere date, the cast lead, the director's background, and the broad thematic description of the film, specific plot details have not been disclosed in the available source material. The project sits at the intersection of arthouse and genre filmmaking, given Ghobadi's festival pedigree and Green's established presence in dark, gothic productions. No release date beyond the festival premiere has been announced at this time.
Jason's TakeI'm not here to review movies, but anything leaning into folklore, nature-based dread, and psychological horror is territory that overlaps with real reported phenomena more than people like to admit. The 'trees are watching' concept isn't just cinematic. There are genuine accounts from people in wooded areas who describe a strong sense of being observed with no rational explanation. I'd be curious whether Ghobadi drew on any real traditions or belief systems for this one, because that kind of grounding tends to make horror land harder.