Shudder is kicking off the month of love with a heavy dose of psychological dread. The premium genre streaming service has officially announced that Honey Bunch, the latest feature from the provocative filmmaking duo Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli, will make its exclusive streaming debut on February 13, 2026. Positioned as a twisted alternative to traditional Valentine’s Day fare, the film promises to explore the darkest corners of trust, memory, and marital devotion.
A Fragmented Mind and a Remote Retreat
The story follows Diana (starring Grace), a woman who awakens from a coma to find her world shattered. With her memories existing only as jagged fragments, she is entirely reliant on her husband to piece her life back together. In a desperate bid for a full recovery, the couple retreats to a remote, high-tech medical facility to undergo a series of experimental treatments designed to restore her cognitive function.
However, as the procedures intensify and the isolation of the facility begins to take its toll, the clinical atmosphere shifts from healing to haunting. Diana begins to notice inconsistencies in her husband’s stories, leading her to wonder if the man she loves is helping her remember—or forcing her to forget. It is a premise that leans heavily into the 'gaslighting' subgenre of horror, but with Sims-Fewer and Mancinelli at the helm, audiences should expect something far more visceral and complex than a standard thriller.
The Return of Sims-Fewer and Mancinelli
For those who have been following the indie horror scene over the last few years, the names Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli carry significant weight. The pair previously shocked audiences with their 2020 debut, Violation, a film that deconstructed the revenge subgenre with unflinching brutality and emotional honesty. Their return with Honey Bunch suggests a continuation of their interest in the power dynamics of intimate relationships and the way trauma can be weaponized.
While Violation was a masterclass in externalized rage, Honey Bunch appears to be a more internal, claustrophobic affair. By focusing on the fragility of memory and the vulnerability of a coma survivor, the directors are set to tap into a universal fear: the realization that the person you trust most might be your greatest threat. The choice of a remote facility as the primary setting further emphasizes this helplessness, stripping away the safety net of the outside world and leaving Diana alone with her doubts.
Why Honey Bunch is a Must-Watch on Shudder
Shudder has built a reputation for championing directors with unique, uncompromising visions, and Honey Bunch fits perfectly into that curation strategy. The timing of the release—February 13th—is no coincidence. As a 'Valentine’s Eve' premiere, it serves as a cynical, terrifying counter-programming to the usual romantic comedies that dominate the mid-February landscape. It is a film for the horror fans who prefer their love stories with a side of paranoia and psychological warfare.
Early buzz suggests that the performance by Grace is nothing short of transformative, capturing the frantic confusion of a woman fighting to reclaim her own identity from the shadows of amnesia. Combined with the directors' signature style of stark visuals and uncomfortable intimacy, Honey Bunch is shaping up to be one of the first major 'must-see' horror titles of 2026. Whether you are a fan of slow-burn psychological tension or the clinical horror of experimental medicine, this is one appointment you won’t want to miss.
Mark your calendars for February 13th, and prepare to question everything you know about 'til death do us part.'