HATE THYSELF Trailer: Dark Serial Thriller, And One of Tony Todd's Last Roles, Coming to Digital on September 1st

While hunting a twisted serial killer targeting young men, a devout detective must confront a massive conspiracy and his own shattering faith before his personal life implodes.

Studio Dome Debuts Official Trailer for HATE THYSELF Ahead of September 1 Release

 

Oscar Torre Stars Opposite the Late Tony Todd in Shivaan Makker's Dark Serial Killer Thriller Ahead of September 1 Digital Release

 

Studio Dome today unveiled the official trailer for HATE THYSELF, the psychological thriller directed by Shivaan Makker and starring Oscar Torre (The Haves and the Have Nots) alongside the late horror legend Tony Todd (Candyman). The film will be released in the United States and Canada on digital platforms on September 1, 2026.

 

Blending the tension of a serial killer investigation with an unsettling psychological descent, HATE THYSELF follows Detective Angelo Matteo (Oscar Torre), a deeply religious investigator whose unwavering faith is tested when he and his partner, Rufus, are assigned to track down a sadistic murderer preying on young men. As the body count rises, Angelo finds himself drawn into a disturbing world where the line between justice and obsession begins to disappear.

 

Haunted by the brutality of the crimes, Angelo's pursuit of the killer awakens long-buried personal demons, threatening his marriage, his sobriety, and ultimately his sense of right and wrong. As the investigation deepens, what begins as a hunt for a serial killer evolves into a gripping exploration of guilt, faith, trauma, and the darkness that can consume even the most principled people.

 

The screenplay was written by Sullivan McGuffin. The film also stars Happy Anderson, Corin Nemec, Deborah Rennard, Danforth Comins, Vincent Banks, Gary Brunner, Evan Daigle, and Christina Urias.

 

Inspired in part by the horrific crimes of real-life serial killer Robert Berdella, HATE THYSELF examines the psychological cost of confronting unimaginable evil while delivering a suspenseful, character-driven thriller.

 

"This film explores what happens when someone who sees the world in black and white is forced to confront the gray areas of human nature," said director Shivaan Makker. "We wanted to tell a story that isn't just about catching a killer, but about the emotional and spiritual toll that evil takes on those who dedicate their lives to fighting it."

 

"Shivaan has crafted a gripping psychological thriller that goes far beyond the traditional crime procedural," said David Josh Lawrence, Acquisitions at Studio Dome. "HATE THYSELF is an intense, thought-provoking film that challenges audiences while delivering genuine suspense, and we're excited to bring it to viewers this September."

 

HATE THYSELF will be available in select theaters and on digital platforms beginning September 1, 2026.