The Initiation (2026) New Drama Movie
The Initiation (2026) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
The Initiation Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A professor struggling to save his marriage and career who uncovers a society of witches.
Primetime Emmy nominee Naomi Grossman teams up with Screen Villains Vernon Wells and Mel Novak for The Initiation.
Primetime Emmy nominee Naomi Grossman (American Horror Story) teams up with legendary screen villains Vernon Wells (Weird Science, The Road Warrior) and Mel Novak (Bruce Lee"s Game of Death, An Eye for An Eye opposite Chuck Norris) for ThunderKnight Entertainment LTD and AEC Studios" indie horror drama film, The Initiation as profiled in Deadline Hollywood.
Professor Daniel Kimmer (Jimmy Drain) of St. Elzears College, has come to terms that his marriage with wife Jaime (Meggie Maddock) is ending. This, combined with the growing epidemic of a scandalous on campus "faculty to student relations" threatens to expose a love affair with one of his own ex-students, the alluring Starr Bramlett (Lauren C. Mayhew).
Daniel uncovers that Starr is a member of a secret society of witches dedicated to promote feminine freedom and remove restrictions that are put upon women via religion and society. Can Daniel save his marriage and career from this pending assault upon the college and his life? Or will a new angel of evil be born... Naomi Grossman plays the role of Lillian Know, who unbeknownst to the public, but privately is the High Priest of the Siren Society of Satan for its short name "The Sirens." Vernon Wells plays Cypress, a powerful and menacing warlord whose only satisfaction in life is destruction and death. Mel Novak stars as Dean Martino, the dean of Saint Elzear"s College. The Dean is not quite yet able to retire, but he"s all but started counting down the days.
This film shoots in Denver, Colorado. Monique Candelaria (Breaking Bad), London Grace and the Emmy nominated rapper T.O.N.E.-Z, round out the cast.
Drain and Ty M.C. wrote the screenplay. Brian McCulley is the film"s director.
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Type: MovieYear: 2026 (more 2026 movies)
What is The Initiation Streaming On?
The Initiation is Streaming on ShudderLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Initiation Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 01, 2025
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The Initiation (2026) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Initiation Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Lauren C. Mayhew | ... | Starr |
| Jimmy Drain | ... | Daniel Kimmer |
| Vernon Wells | ... | Cypress |
| Naomi Grossman | ... | Lillian |
| Richard Tyson | ... | Hugo |
| Maggie Wagner | ... | Lilith Vatt |
| Maria Olsen | ... | Medea |
| Mel Novak | ... | Dean Martino |
| London Grace | ... | Mary |
| Audrey Walters | ... | Cynthia |
| Meggie Maddock | ... | Jaime Kimmer |
| Harley Wallen | ... | Aspect |
| Hawk Younkins | ... | Gunner |
| Aeon Cruz | ... | Acadia |
| T.O.N.E-z | ... | Marcus |
| Joanna Goud | ... | Witch |
| Stefan Chapovskiy | ... | Tony |
| Billy Wayne Kennedy | ... | Deacon Robert |
| Deloris Evans | ... | The Oracle |
| Fernando A. San Miguel | ... | Deacon Javier |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Lauren C. Mayhew (b. November 27, 1985) – Starr
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Lauren Courtney Mayhew | Lauren Mayhew - Jimmy Drain – Daniel Kimmer
- Vernon Wells (b. December 31, 1945) – Cypress
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Vernon Maxwell | Vernon G. Wells - Naomi Grossman – Lillian
Height: 5' (1.52 m) - Richard Tyson (b. February 13, 1961) – Hugo
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Chuck | Richard Tayson | Richard M. Tyson - Maggie Wagner – Lilith Vatt
- Maria Olsen – Medea
Also known as: Maria de Boer - Mel Novak (b. June 16, 1942) – Dean Martino
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Milan Mrdjenovich | Mel Novack - London Grace (b. February 7, 1973) – Mary
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Phyllis Spielman - Audrey Walters (b. May 3, 1975) – Cynthia
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m) - Meggie Maddock – Jaime Kimmer
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Harley Wallen – Aspect
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Hawk Younkins – Gunner
Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Aeon Cruz – Acadia
- T.O.N.E-z – Marcus
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